I agree, I feel you, and I understand. I struggle with these things too...

I love myself, I know that is true. And yet for some reason I feel a need sometimes for positive feedback about my appearance/ abilties/ intelligence etc, from other people... As if their opinions are more valuable than my own feelings and instincts? Or because they witness these things in me, it proves some consensual reality?

Well, I think that you are beautiful, and thoughtful, and brave for sharing your feelings here! Thank you for being real!

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