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The Push over

Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe

I'm the type of person that sacrifices for others a lot.  I was brought up to believe that getting what you want was selfish.  Also, parents were the supreme authority in the household and what the child wanted was secondary or last.  We were to do as we were told or get punished.  Purmission was to be asked for most things.


I have said before I was bullied all through school.


I've experienced a lot of loss in my life so I'm afraid of rejection.  I automatically assume it because they don't like me.  I used to be clingy by I stopped that.  Now when I'm in a relationship(romantic or friend), I'm so afraid of being rejected.


I'm working on this but it's not easy.  It's hard to develop a self esteem when it's been gone for so long.



Maui1992
Maui1992
Hi Jennifer. I think most of us here understand the fear of rejection and fear of not being liked. I think we need to accept ourselves before others will accept us. Continue working on self-esteem and self-love. We love you here!
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug Jennifer..... It's great that you're working on the things that are hurting you or holding you back

I sure hear you.... The formative years pack a lot of punch.... xo
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you both. I love you, too.
MayB
MayB
Hi Jenn,

Keep up the good work self-esteem, self-love, all lead to better self-care! Keep going forward and you are very much loved around here!
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you May. :)
bbr00ks78
bbr00ks78
I was raised similar so I totally get where you're coming from! I took me years to undo the conditioning and programming that my folks put on me. I also eventually learned to love and accept myself as I am. I have trust issues and rejection issues but I'm still working on those. We're all a work in progress. Every day is a new day to be a better version of ourselves than we were before. I wish you the very best on your journey! Hang in there! Peace and blessings!
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
I’m working on building confidence, too. I feel damaged and traumatized from things from the past, so you’re not alone in that journey! Best wishes and hugs your way.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Everything you experienced I can relate to. I was abused at home and in school. It was terrible. Relationships? So hard. I’m here for you
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you my friends. Big hugs,
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