Norit,

Anita is right, you can definitely heal! The biography section of any local library/bookstore is filled with stories of individuals who went through horrible things/challenges and persevered! Now if you’re saying to yourself, “oh, but those people aren’t me” you’d be right, but most of those people also went through a period of doubt like you are now. So why can’t you also overcome your obstacles too? The fact that you are reading articles on the site and learning from them is a sign that you are on your way! Loving yourself is a skill – and if you weren’t born with it, you need to practice it everyday until it becomes as natural as breathing.

Good luck to you!