I struggle with thinking I can’t meet the expectations of others. This affected me in my profession and affects my relationships with others. Expectations- my own internal, what I think are others, and those that are actual- become so entangled that I am unable to feel confident in meeting them. Making and keeping friends feels impossible to me, so I don’t even try. Taking this a step further, friendships feel out of reach because I am not worthy of a friend.

Does anybody else struggle with this?