I so understand what you are feeling. You know, you and I are similar in a lot of ways.
I grew up being told I was nothing, I was worthless, less than.
I married a man who I allowed to make me feel that way, too.
When you hear it enough times, you start to believe it.
But slowly, over time and with a lot of work, I have learned it is not true.
They were my mirrors for a long time and I saw what they saw reflected back.
But I got new mirrors, Nero. I looked for people who saw me and accepted me for who I am.
I try to notice how people responded to me. I started to look inward.
And you know what, those old mirrors were wrong.
I tried to analyze what they did what they did. And I saw that they were truly broken - my mom and my h. And that by doing that to me, they were reflecting how they felt about themselves.
And I think that allows them to get through life. I also realized that I dont have to understand it completely.
I just have to know that what they said is not true.
And it isnt. I like me. I like who I am and what I stand for. I like that I want to help people and that I am kind.
And if there are people who dont like me, well, thats their problem.
They dont need to be in my life it I bother them that much.
Dont change who you are because of other people, Nero. You give them the power then. I know they are your family, but, that doesnt give them the right to treat you poorly.
You are an amazing woman. You be you. Dont ever feel that you are wrong in the way you see things. Those are your feelings and so they are valid.
We should just do the best we can in life. Be true to ourselves.
Dont change who you are on the inside, my friend. I see such beauty in there.
