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Lea Bardot's avatar

Colin, I can’t tell you how relatable this was. I grow up with a demanding father as well. I always had to work hard as a kid to make him proud. And although he suffers from dementia now, deep inside, I’m still that kid that wants to make her dad proud. I feel guilty when I’m doing nothing. And I never feel good enough for anyone.

But just like you, there’s a part of me that knows that I have a lot to offer the world. And that’s what keeps me going.

Thank you for sharing this. This was therapeutic in some kind of way.

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Janet Goh's avatar

"I don't know how to play the game of life. Therefore I have no self-confidence or self-worth. I'm not special. Not good enough." <--- Self-conscious and humble people will feel beaten when others put them down. We did not know better when we were young, but as we age, we become more aware and will use our experience to help others going through the same.

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am learning to be patient, helping one person at a time. 😊

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