I had 'homework' from my therapist between appointments... I had to write all the positive things about myself and also get two people that know me well to do the same - I wasn't allowed to see what they had written until my session (yesterday). I cried when he read them to me, but it was a good cry not a bad cry - a happy cry if that makes any sense. It made me feel like a worth while person, boosted my opinion of myself and made me happier.

Today I woke up with a smile - what a first since this has all happened!

My dear dear friend (the one I have been taking beach walks with) wrote this;

Belinda asked me to send a few postive words describing her through my eyes.

We've known each other for about 7 years and I've known her previous partner Mark a few years longer. Both her and Mark worked for me so I suppose I know Bel quite well even though we've never lived in each others pockets.

Some of the words I's use to describe her are, as I run though my mind:

Intelligent
Capabke
Trusting
Likes Cleanliness
Vulnerable
Sodt
Headstrong
In control
Humorous
Generous
Likeable
Trustworthy
reliable
House Proud
Loving
Loveable
Organised
Open
Attentive

I see that I have written some confilcting words but Bel, in my eyes, possesses all

This is me and I am happy with myself today..

It was a really great exercise to go through to improve self esteem... I think everyone should try it