Sometimes I still get insecure about what people "think" of me, how they/society perceives me, etc.

I've found that if i ruminate over these issues - I'm making things worse for myself and I'm also making assumptions, too. I used to get nearly paranoid about what others in society where thinking of me and how they were judging me silently --- when my therapist pointed out that the vast majority of people are so focused on their own lives and selves ... that I shouldn't worry so much. That people aren't thinking of me nearly as much as I suspected.

It was lol and kind of a lightbulb moment, for me. I feel much "lighter" now. I accept myself for who I am and treat others how I'd like to be treated. I steer clear of toxic people the best that I can.

Take care. A day at a time. xo