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Posted by Poet on July 7, 2006, at 9:24:18
I am convinced I was born without a self esteem gene. Anyone else think they're genetic mutants?
Poet
Posted by ClearSkies on July 7, 2006, at 10:44:17
In reply to Zero Self Esteem, posted by Poet on July 7, 2006, at 9:24:18
I think that mine was precariously balanced, and my mum tipped it over. The older I get, the more I've come to accept that she can't fix it... but *I* can.
Eventually. I'm writing a do-it-ourselves manual.
Posted by Phillipa on July 7, 2006, at 23:13:07
In reply to Re: Zero Self Esteem » Poet, posted by ClearSkies on July 7, 2006, at 10:44:17
Well go girl start here!!!!!Love Phillipa ps glad you had a good time on most of your trip
Posted by rubenstein on July 8, 2006, at 13:58:25
In reply to Zero Self Esteem, posted by Poet on July 7, 2006, at 9:24:18
I do, perhaps we could be on x-men 4.
rachel> I am convinced I was born without a self esteem gene. Anyone else think they're genetic mutants?
>
> Poet
Posted by gingerlyn67 on July 8, 2006, at 14:43:49
In reply to Re: Zero Self Esteem, posted by rubenstein on July 8, 2006, at 13:58:25
I believe I was born without a self esteem gene too. I know my sister feels the same way. I have had some people tell me that I act like I have tons of self confidence, but, what they don't know is I am right the opposite on the inside. Why is that?
Posted by rainbutterfly on July 10, 2006, at 12:19:33
In reply to Re: Zero Self Esteem » Poet, posted by ClearSkies on July 7, 2006, at 10:44:17
I've come to accept that fixers are dangerous and I alone can fix my low (zero on some days) self esteem.
Posted by heaven help me on July 13, 2006, at 9:46:09
In reply to Zero Self Esteem, posted by Poet on July 7, 2006, at 9:24:18
Why do you call yourself Poet?
Posted by Poet on July 13, 2006, at 20:54:37
In reply to Re: Zero Self Esteem » Poet, posted by ClearSkies on July 7, 2006, at 10:44:17
Hi Clearskies,
I volunteer to test out your do-it-oursselves manual.
Poet
Posted by Poet on July 13, 2006, at 20:55:32
In reply to Re: Zero Self Esteem, posted by rubenstein on July 8, 2006, at 13:58:25
Hi Rubenstein,
X Men we shall be.
Poet
Posted by Poet on July 13, 2006, at 21:00:39
In reply to Re: Zero Self Esteem, posted by gingerlyn67 on July 8, 2006, at 14:43:49
Hi Gingerlyn67,
Maybe those of us born without self esteem learn early on that we are different so we pretend to have what others seem to have naturally? In other words keep up that outward appearance?
I've been told that I speak well in front of people and I know that I am sick to my stomach with fear. So I guess I can keep up appearances when I know inside I don't feel secure or confident with myself.
Poet
Posted by Poet on July 13, 2006, at 21:06:28
In reply to Re: Zero Self Esteem, posted by rainbutterfly on July 10, 2006, at 12:19:33
Hi Rainbutterfly,
My therapist is trying to work on my lack of self esteem with me. I don't want to think of her as a fixer, maybe a suggester? She says every baby is born with self esteem, it just gets taken from some of us. Well, mine must have been taken so early that I don't remember having it then.
Poet
Posted by Poet on July 13, 2006, at 21:14:26
In reply to Re: Zero Self Esteem » Poet, posted by heaven help me on July 13, 2006, at 9:46:09
Hi Heaven Help Me,
I wanted to change my name to Failure awhile back, but other babblers convinced me I should stay Poet. I do write poetry and some of the zero self esteem is that I have issues with people reading it. I guess I'm afraid of what they really think. There are a few on the writing board.
Poet
Posted by Phillipa on July 13, 2006, at 21:19:48
In reply to Re: Zero Self Esteem » heaven help me, posted by Poet on July 13, 2006, at 21:14:26
Poet I've read some and they are good. Love Phillipa
Posted by Poet on July 15, 2006, at 18:47:49
In reply to Re: Zero Self Esteem » Poet, posted by Phillipa on July 13, 2006, at 21:19:48
This is the end of the thread.
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