Challenges with self esteem (high-functioning autism)
pinkbunnywabbit
June 19th, 2021
I've got some serious problems with my self esteem. No matter how many times I'm told I'm great, all I can seem to see are my "failures." The problems that come up due to my neurodiversity are especially hard for me to accept, because I don't want to be "weird." How the heck do I even start to feel better about myself? My knee-jerk reaction is to try to stop making mistakes.
rationalPlum4001
June 19th, 2021
You are not defined by your mistakes. You are who you are, and you should be proud of that. I'm sure you have plenty of skills and talents that you should take pride in. Don't let your flaws define you, because they don't. Bless you.
JoyousBear
June 22nd, 2021
@pinkbunnywabbit It must be very tough for you.