In Others’ Words: The Demands of Insecurity

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, lifequotes, quote about identity 8 Comments

I’ve certainly sat on the ledge and attempted to reason with insecurity … and lost. I’ve tried to calm my self-doubts with both truths and the Truth and found myself staring down, down, down, realizing that insecurity is stone-deaf to that kind of wisdom and good sense.  I also agree with my writing friend Jill Buteyn that insecurity is an all-too-willing assassin, one …

In Others’ Words: The Ruins of Insecurity

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, quote about identity, validation 10 Comments

Insecurity had it’s way with me for too many years.  I wouldn’t say it ruined my beauty … because I didn’t think I was beautiful, inside or out. And that belief … that lie … was the surest sign of insecurity’s hold on my life. We all struggle with self-doubt to some degree. Some of us seem able to withstand …