Hey I.T.
Listen I know how difficult it can be.
But don't put yourself down.
When I used to go to 12 step meetings
a woman once told me this
"Don't go comparing your insides, to other people's outsides"
I never forgot it.
Now I feel that there is nothing wrong with living with ones parents.
Hey if your ever out & chatting with someone you can say that you have
"Roommates"(I'm using air quotes lol)
Because I know that out in the World there is a certain stigma to be living at
home beyond a certain age. But look at it this way you sure can save money until
your ready to get your own apartment! I envy you. Because living in your own apt SUCKS! Rent gets raised, you have to worry about re-signing a lease, and then there are those TENANTS which can get on your LAST nerve.
Being at home will give you plenty of time to figure out what you want to do.
And if there are some things you'd to change? Make a list then take little baby steps to do them.
For me? I want to lose some weight so I'm exercising at least 15 minutes a day, I went to a nutritionist at my local clinic & watching what I eat.
I don't know if you'd want to go the therapist route but it might help you get over the self esteem barriers. It's your decision.
But its not too late to change.
But start liking who you are now, then work from there.
You can do it.
And like I said to another member on here who is struggling with the same thing and I suggested that she buy some affirmation CD's.
They are great.
You'll be alright.
Start saying to yourself
"I'm Okay"
Practice everyday until after awhile?
You'll get used to it & begin to believe it!