Posted by daisym on July 1, 2005, at 23:37:31
In reply to Zero self esteem- I am a failure, posted by Poet on July 1, 2005, at 18:03:24
Oh Poet, you sound so sad and defeated. It must have been very hard to do what you had to do and yet what you didn't want to do. It is hard when those things by which we define ourselves turn dark.
I'm sure you think you "should" accept that you are more than your job. But I also know how hard it is to accept that. I don't think staying with the hell job would have been the right thing to do. It would eat you up inside. No amount of money is worth your soul. (OK< maybe I have a price but still...) You must have been doing a better than average job at the tasks you were doing to be asked to stay on. And from here you can work into something else. What small thing can you do to move a babystep closer to your ideal job? And what small thing can you focus on that is good about your new job? What will make you smile on Tuesday when you go in? If nothing else, you can now put up a funny cartoon! (I have one next to my desk that says, "We know God loves us because he gave us shoes." :)
What would you say to me if I said I was failure? OK, now mirror please! Seriously, you aren't a failure just because the career path is rocky. You are a sweet, caring person who is willing to share her hugs. And that means everything.
I wish I really could hug you.
Daisy
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