How do you maintain your self confidence?

[Theo41]

First and foremost, the recognition that she is sick allows me to put the criticism in its rightful place ( the junkyard )

Second, I do a personal inventory, sometimes with another trusted person, to get a realistic take on myself. I did this first with a therapist. I walked away that day a new man. I'm a good person who sometimes makes mistakes, and guess what we all do. It's only human.

Third, I do gratitude lists. I list everything I'm grateful for. The list can easily become Enormous. I feel renewed and thankful when I do this. Best of luck with your problem. None of us deserves verbal abuse and we are deserving of all the good things that come our way. Keep coming back. You' ll connect with people that have walked in ur shoes. Theo

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[Lilibeth]

Theo41, thank you for sharing how you cope. I've put this down, and am going to try it too. Thanks again.