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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I feel very insecure. I have low self esteem and confidence. I was exposed to verbal abuse from my dad on a daily basis for a very long time. I seem withdrawn and find it hard to enter relationships, because I feel so insecure and a loser. Is anyone in the same boat? Counseling is not an option right now[/quote] Yes. I feel much the same, except the abuser was my mom. Her abuse left a life-long legacy of toxic shame. But I found that therapy helped. Firstly, it helped me recognize that my mom was abusive. This may be hard for many to understand, but for a long time I actually thought her relentless abuse was "good parenting". Thank God I got out of that mental framework before I had my own kids! Secondly, therapy (specifically CBT) gave me some good coping strategies. Narcissists suck.[/quote]
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