I can honestly say that years ago I overcame self hatred, self loathing, shame, low self esteem and came to a place of self acceptance. Accepting myself and loving myself exactly as I am. It took a lot of hard work and different techniques and the help of lots of people. I will share what I think is the most powerful way. I had many many what I considered valid reasons to hate myself. To me it was more self loathing and shame than hate. Same difference i guess.

I am not a religious person. I would say i am very spiritual but I don't think that matters. I believe you can be an atheist or a bible thumper and there are still things that are just true. Universal truths. I believe the absolute most powerful way to overcome self hatred is through forgiveness. Above all you deserve the forgiveness of yourself for yourself. It is through forgiving others that you forgive yourself. It is through forgiving yourself that you forgive others. It is not easy and takes practice. It is through lots of hard work and by practicing lots of techniques and having a good support network of people who will validate you and accept you as you are that you can achieve self forgiveness and self acceptance. I am not saying I am perfect at it or never feel ashamed or beat myself up, we all do. But I am pretty at peace and content with who I am despite all my character flaws.

"Hatred corrodes the vessel that contains it."