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Dealing with low self esteem.

Started by Sephirah, June 28, 2012, 03:36:29 AM

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Trisha Mills

Amazing simply amazing great job seph :)

just reading this made me realize a couple of things thank you ;D

HUGGSS
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royalty

Good post Sephirah. I just think you should love yourself as much as possible and stop giving a squirrle. I have had so many overdoses and I stand up for myself. I hope you're ok.
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Saskia_F

Thank you very much for your post. I might help a lot.
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MonaBlaire

Thank you very much.. I've been needing this recently  :)
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Maddie

Crossdressed as small child. Told parents, then hid it.
1980s-2010s Alternately "out" to varying degrees and/or outright denial and man-faking
2015 Surrendered/allowed my she-self to show more outwardly. Changes begin.
Currently working with counselor. No HRT or surgeries yet.
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Sephirah

You're welcome. :) Sorry, I haven't been back to this for quite a long time. I might need to have a look over it and see if there's anything else to add.
Natura nihil frustra facit.

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~ Buddha.

If you're dealing with self esteem issues, maybe click here. There may be something you find useful. :)
Above all... remember: you are beautiful, you are valuable, and you have a shining spark of magnificence within you. Don't let anyone take that from you. Embrace who you are. <3
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DawnOday

I would of loved to love myself...Half a century ago. But I'm coming around. In the process I'm realising not everyone is out to get me.

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femchick67

lovely written and very moving emotional
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Christine1



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Lilis

Lauren,

I love this, it's so timely and deeply relevant, especially given the current political climate in both the US and the UK.

I believe many in our community could benefit from your words.

It's unfortunate that this conversation ended up buried so far down, so here's a little bump to help bring it back into the light where it belongs.

Thank you so much for writing this.

~ Lilis 🫂💞
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Sephirah

Thank you, Lilis.

I keep the link in my signature now because I was sick of having to keep finding the thread, lol. It was sticky at one point. I think I abused my power to make it that way lol. Evil overlady... muahahahahha. >:-)

People will always have to deal with this, and it helps having tools and ways to cope with stuff. :)

<3

I am still a massive coffee addict. As Morpheus said: "Some things do not change... some things do." :P
Natura nihil frustra facit.

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~ Buddha.

If you're dealing with self esteem issues, maybe click here. There may be something you find useful. :)
Above all... remember: you are beautiful, you are valuable, and you have a shining spark of magnificence within you. Don't let anyone take that from you. Embrace who you are. <3

Dances With Trees

Thanks, Lilis, for uncovering this thread. And Sephirah for such a beautiful analysis of low self-esteem. Like many who responded, I tend at times to beat myself up. And I have made some really bad mistakes and poor decisions worthy of self-flagellation. I've been a guest of Susan's for about three months. Now, I seldom take the cat-o-nine-tails out of the closet.
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Sephirah

Thank you, Anni.

You are so much more than a guest here, though. You are family. <3
Natura nihil frustra facit.

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~ Buddha.

If you're dealing with self esteem issues, maybe click here. There may be something you find useful. :)
Above all... remember: you are beautiful, you are valuable, and you have a shining spark of magnificence within you. Don't let anyone take that from you. Embrace who you are. <3

Min

Coming from a place of empathy and understanding.

You got me crying.

Thank you for writing this. 
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Sephirah

Quote from: Min on May 27, 2025, 07:52:39 AMComing from a place of empathy and understanding.

You got me crying.

Thank you for writing this. 

Thank you more for reading it. <3 *gently wipes your tears away*
Natura nihil frustra facit.

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~ Buddha.

If you're dealing with self esteem issues, maybe click here. There may be something you find useful. :)
Above all... remember: you are beautiful, you are valuable, and you have a shining spark of magnificence within you. Don't let anyone take that from you. Embrace who you are. <3
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