Respite

[hermitknut]

So I was going to post a huge rant about what's been going on in the last twenty-four hours (big friendship drama/s, much crying and swearing). I got about half way through before I ended up running over to a friend's house to rant there instead, because hey: real hugs. Not that I don't adore internet hugs too :P I could've carried it on when I got

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[k_nightfox]

Who doesn't struggle with their self-esteem, at least some of the time? Only people with personality disorders that's who. That said, there is nothing wrong with being confident and even proud of your good aspects while still acknowledging your flaws. I am much the same and it has taken me most of my life to feel good about expressing pride or confidence in what I know is good about me.

I am also intelligent, kind, empathetic, good at my job (Psychiatric RN), have a great sense of humour and am actually pretty mentally tough, despite the fact that I struggle with depression. With all I have been through and am still going through, I find it miraculous that I'm not a quivering mass of mental melt-down on my couch. That said, I am well aware that many people have it harder than me. I fall into the "reasonably attractive to some" category. I know my looks aren't everyone's cup of tea but enough people have appreciated them that I can do so most of the time now as well. What things I don't like about me that I can change I am working on

[hermitknut]

Thanks for your reply, it was so good to hear a well-formed opinion. And I really appreciate your support!

Your period reproduction jewelry sounds so cool :) And I think I know what you mean about the niche audience thing.

Wonderful comment, thank you :)

HK

[k_nightfox]

Honestly, my pleasure. Too many people mistake confidence for vanity or arrogance when it's no such thing. I think it's a real shame that so many people think being proud of yourself (for any reason) is some kind of sin. It's a symptom of how sick our society is that people get down on you for daring to like yourself.

I did that 10 questions meme thing recently and the last question I asked was: "Do you like who you are on the inside?" I was really saddened when only one, just one of my friends said yes. They are all wonderful, beautiful people who are worth so much and they can't even see it. It made me cry a bit because though I am far from perfect (far-far) I genuinely do like my inner self. I am working on getting my broken body back together so I can like my outer self again but at least I know it's just superficial. I am a good person and I can say that without any shame. I wish more people could do the same.

[hermitknut]

*raises glass* here here. Absolutely.

H