Nina

You seem like a really nice person, and you seem to have a lot of insight about yourself. It sounds to me like your parents are basically good people, and maybe they have made some mistakes along the way (who hasn’t). I’m in my forties and I remember being twenty-something and having self doubt and questioning the way my parents brought me up. It’s ok to do a little of that, but be very careful not to let it become a cloud over your head, or an obsession. Try and find ways to work on improving your self confidence without over over analyzing the reasons behind it.

I hope that doesn’t come off as insensitive, as that is not my intention. I’m not trying to minimize your feelings in any way. I truly hope you find peace and self acceptance.