Posted by tabitha on June 12, 2002, at 2:41:12
In reply to VERY IMPORTANT TO ME--PLS HELP ME!!!, posted by Angel Girl on June 12, 2002, at 0:58:18
Hi Angel,
Yes, it can be quite distressing to get negative feedback about yourself, especially when you don't see any truth in it. I've been on the receiving end of some of that and it was very upsetting, turn your world upside down upsetting.
Just remember other people don't see 100% truth about you. Everyone has their own filter, they might be seeing only a little bit of you, and also a lot of themselves and their projections.
Even if their observations are somewhat correct, that doesn't make you horrible. All us humans develop coping mechanisms that make perfect sense under the circumstances, even though those traits may be judged negative.
Knowing yourself is a lifelong task, Angel Girl. At least you're willing to take a look!
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