You wrote that you “have learned to accept (yourself) and be happy.” Well, from your post you are in the process of learning (ongoing verb) to accept yourself. You are not done, this is why you still care so much about others’ negative criticism of you, why you are still shy and having trouble asserting yourself. Welcome to the healing process! I am willing to read more of what you have to share and will definitely respond.
anita
Though I run this site, it is not mine. It's ours. It's not about me. It's about us. Your stories and your wisdom are just as meaningful as mine. 