Envy is an ugly two-way emotion. In one direction, I throw doubt at myself, splattering thoughts of “I can’t” and “I won’t ever be that good” all over my self-confidence. At the same time, I toss an equal amount of “Why you instead of me?” and “I want what you have” at someone else — and that someone can be a …
In Others’ Words: The Ruins of Insecurity
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 …