He told me that I didn't need male acceptance *specially 4nowH's acceptance* to view myself as a talented person.
Cat this is so true and it's something I think we are all struggling with, acceptance and approval from our spouse. I know when I have those times I struggle this really is at the core of the problem. What we need to do is make sure we learn to recognize when this is happening with us so we can pick ourselves up.
So when you do feel better, feel more confident in yourself, what is it that you've done that's made that happen?
If we really want to love, we must learn how to forgive. - Mother Theresa