This is my achilles heel. I care about what others' think--or what I think they think--too much. Gotta let that go....
you're d*mn right you do. Let it go.
Instead say...
I don't care what others' think. AND... I KNOW they would love me if they were big enough people to get to know me before they judged me.
It's gotta be tough being a teacher.
YES... DB those cantakerous grandmas (and grandpas, if they show their mugs ) and psycho grade-chasing parents!!!! You can do it!
The words that got me though...
Quote:
Why do I hate myself so much I'm willing to let people who don't even know me intimidate me? Create a whole story about how they probably think I'm crazy and will cause me trouble? Because it's about me...I can't control them...I can only control me.
That's serious. Maybe you are just venting, being hard on yourself.... BUT those are harsh words. Do you think you hate yourself? Do you think you're crazy? Do you think you're viewed as crazy? ....Why?
Sorry for putting you on the spot. Just feeling like it was needed. Maybe it's the wine talking.
Me: 37 M: 14 yrs Separated 10/06; Filed for D 12/07 Life is good.
) and psycho grade-chasing parents!!!! You can do it!
