That one applies to me more. Here are my thoughts on how both relate to me. I still have my insecurities. But they have been slowly fading. I will say that I am showing signs of becoming a mentally stronger person. I am saying more of what is exactly on my mind. I really have been happy ever since I noticed this. I do not always tell people directly what I think. When I think what I am about to say can be seen as invalidating, even though it is not, I am careful how I present my thoughts. I do seem to still do too much of this. This is an echo from my past. I must understand people are not that fragile. Also I am getting much better at drawing boundaries. I am a work in progress. Now you should of seen me on the job. I have been quite different from this.
So anyway, it looks like that I am getting there. The moment I realize I am exactly where I want to be with myself, I will then go “poof” and cease to exist.