Dear Blonde Bear ,

Very interesting topic, you are a deep lady indeed. I agree with mj in that too much value on what others think of me. Having other people's opinions about you can be a good thing, whether positive or negative, provided negative opinions are given constructively. But some people get a kick out of hurting your feelings, especially when they know it's easy to do.

But in the end, it's really you that has to be happy with who and what you are. I think we all know deep inside whether what someone has said about us is true or not. We should be able to develop our own sense of self-worth, and be happy with that. I have people in my life who have stuck by me no matter what's happened, and others who have turned their backs at the first sign of turmoil. I can't control how either of those types of people feel, but I do know what types I want in my life.

I hope this makes some sense, it did as I was writing. But tomorrow it probably wont...

H&K,
bp

"I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet."