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I was filled with self hatred for decades. Now I do like myself. I can see my strengths and weaknesses and know I am only human and don't have to be perfect.
How did I get there?
I spent years in therapy and 12 step programs and finally I began to see how many of the things I believed about myself (all negative) weren't at all true! I had spent years believing outright lies.
I was sure I was unloveable. The truth was I came from a family that didn't know how to show love or be nurturing. I have discovered people who do love me, just the way I am. So I am loveable.
I was convinced I was damaged beyond repair. Well, after years of hard work in therapy and my groups I could see I was changing and growing emotionally. I was getting healthier. So that proved I could heal from the old wounds of childhood.
I could go on and on. What I wonder is what LIES about yourself you are believing? As long you accept them as truth how can you love yourself? I couldn't have done that work all by myself. I needed others to walk by my side. It's a twenty year journey and counting.
My prayer is that you start to examine your beliefs and and ask, are these really the truth? Awareness is the first step in the journey to self acceptance and self-love.
Take what ya like and leave the rest.
Just my experiences,
Judy
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However confused the scene of our life appears, however torn we may be who now do face that scene, it can be faced, and we can go on to be whole.
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