Dear AcceptingMe:

I see two issues in your posts here: one is making mistakes and the other is people talking about your mistakes behind your back. The second issue bothers you a lot. What if you asserted yourself with those people who talk about you behind your back. What if you spoke to an individual who does that and say something like: “I heard from… that you said this or that about me and I have a problem with it. If you have a problem with me or if you want to teach me something, why don’t you speak to me directly. When you speak behind my back it makes me feel bad. Please talk to me directly instead of talking about me.” ???

anita