Well, I have a question... Is that how you see yourself or is that how others have told you about yourself?

I know this may be an odd question for some people, but I ask because I had the same issue of self-esteem and self-confidence. Always worried and fearful of what others thought of me. I never wanted to disappoint anyone and got my feelings hurt at the slightest critique.

For myself, it took me standing in front of a mirror and taking an honest look at myself to see me, not who everyone else said I was. I smiled, I laughed, I made faces at myself and looked in my own eyes and said, "you are not so bad." I once heard someone say, "the only one who can hurt your feelings is you." That struck me as odd, but over the years it made sense.

What would you say are your best qualities or some things you are good at? Hair, ears, handwriting, crosswords, Clue, WoW, cooking pancakes, whatever. That is where you should start, I think. Seeing you from a different perspective is always a good start.

stay golden...