Your words are wonderfully inspiring. I have a similar challenge ahead. I particularly struggle with loving myself unconditionally. I did receive some love from my father when I was younger but I had to earn it by living up to his incredibly high standards. Whenever I do any of the things you are suggesting that scare you, I too get petrified. Successes or somebody liking me for me again scare me. In any of these situations, the fear is completely unsubstantiated and it's the fear of what would have happened had I of loved myself as a child.
In short, you are an inspiration to me. Thank you.