"I hope some of you will share your experiences with becoming aware of words that sabotage our self-esteem and mental health. I'd love to know more about how this mechanism works "

A good question, Wants 2Fly, and relevant to all of us probably.

Here are some descriptions of me:.

1. My birth family - "Bad", "Cold hearted", "Moody and estranged"

2. My teaching mentors - "A caring and effective teacher"

3. My wife - "I think that you are a nicer person than me"

4. My daughter - "I love you, Dad."

All of these people have known me intimately. Now, which is the section that I get in the arising thoughts? No 1 of course.

It is really good to put this stuff out in the world. Thanks for the thread.

Cheers, Myzen.