I also think we don't need to wait until there is self confidence or belief to act.
Providing anger gives us the desire to achieve a goal then determination will pull us through all the mistakes.
When I said "I will not be abused" I really meant it, although I didn't have the skills to set boundaries. It was determination not self belief that got me there. I let go and let God (my higher power) find the resource and I discovered that when the pupil is ready the teachers are found.
It is something new that I have learned that I have more tools in my toolbox than I thought. If I wait until I am ready then I will wait too long. The tools go rusty for lack of use. I am moving forwards slowly and I will get there.
Grl it is determination which will get you through the spews of your sitch.
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Freedom is just another word for nothing left to loose. V 64, WAW