Yes,absolutely. Interestingly, apart from my Father and my partner. I love him dearly, and we have a good relationship but I don’t feel like I can totally be myself without him judging me. My mother is a wonderful kind person, and my dad although I know loves his kids dearly and would do anything for us, I can’t help but feel he is sometimes disappointed in us. And that is because I witnessed how he treats my mum sometimes.

Anyway, I know my mental health is suffering because I feel I have to validate my actions more and more with friends, family and colleagues. And that is one reason its making me more aware of the impact it has on me too. I feel like I have to explain myself sometimes, when i should just have the confidence to be who I am. I never had this self doubt and low self confidence until recently. A friend observed she feels like I shrink into myself when I am together with him, and i am different when I am alone.

I will take a look at the link you. Thanks again for taking the time to reply.