I can relate to a lot of what you said. The long process part bugs me but I suppose I just have to make it an enjoyable one. I wish you luck with improving yourself Samantha! Thank you for sharing.

Nico, the part where you say “It takes a little audacity to decide to be happy with yourself” makes a lot of sense. If I stay timid all the time and I don’t like being timid, just….doesn’t help being happy. I should be bold about being happy regardless of others =) Thanks for telling your story.

Thank you mindtwister and Nathalie. I know logically what you are saying is true and makes sense but my emotions feel the opposite: I cannot wait, you are nothing now, etc. I know logically things take time but its hard when things around are going fast and great for everyone else but for me it stays the same.

Deanna, I’m in my late 20s and I still feel awkward, weird, insecure and have a hard time making friends =/
I am sorry that your family is treating you that way. Maybe you can tell them to back off?