I have never really struggled with it, so I can't really tell a personal story, though I have had friends that have had struggles. Most people have trouble because of bullies. I honestly don't understand why people love the idea of putting others down. I don't think its a problem with their confidence, because bullies tend to have a lot of "friends". I know people are sensitive and words hurt, but I don't let it hurt.
I am okay with me, and that is what matters. If no one listened to bullies then the only enemy would be yourself. Some people constantly fight a battle with themselves, obsessing over their looks....
People need to learn to love themselves, and not care if anyone else does. Life isn't really enjoyable, if you bully yourself more than anyone else does! I live life as I go, loving myself, and I like it that way. I don't care what people think, and I think things would be easier is more people did too.
Lilly!
I have never really thought of low self esteem as a self bullying issue. Interesting point of view! Thanks for re-framing that for me. I will have to think about that some more.
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