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Originally Posted by 2or3things
But for me what I think it all boils down to is the idea that asking and being denied something suggests that I don't know my "place" or my worth or something. If I ask for something and am denied it, it's because I don't deserve it...who am I to even ask, much less expect. How could I ever think I might matter that much to someone? It's like being told "No" is confirmation that I'm as awful as I think I am. Ugh.
Not that's reality. But it's definitely perception on my part.
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This. This is where my brain goes when I'm told no. Thank you for putting it in to words!