Our experience in life - yup. That is what creates our perceptions. AND thank God for good psychologists for helping us there.

It is difficult to know what is "correct" and what isn't. I am constantly questioning my psychologist about that. Having a hurtful past clouds everything but I think the more one asks questions to clarify, the better understanding one has of who they are and what they perceive. It's easy to say "don't let it bother you" but not realistic since our feelings are our own and valid. The only thing we can do is try to help ourselves in understanding where another might be coming from and give the benefit of the doubt. Some days, it's better than others.

I so do struggle with reality and what reality actually is.