What’s that particular moment that completely changed how you see yourself?

When I realized no one’s coming to fix my life and it’s fully on me, that shift changes everything.

Realizing I could actually follow through on something I once thought was impossible shifted how I see myself from doubtful to capable.

I had this moment when I failed a big exam, and instead of giving up, I studied harder than ever. Made me realize I could actually turn things around if I put in the effort.

That look in the mirror after the first 6 months of gym on pump

realizing i was the one holding myself back the whole time… not luck, not other people, just me avoiding things i knew i should be doing. kinda hard to unsee that once it clicks

High dose of acid and mushrooms. Changed me as a person for the better

Looking at the unprivileged people and being grateful for my blessings

When I moved out and started paying rent and bills

Had a Rory Gilmore moment. Left a physically abusive relationship, backpacked around Europe, dropped out of Yale, and moved back home temporarily until I met my future husband.

It classically hit me when I turned 30. I was getting more experience in my career and suddenly realized everyone around me was expecting me to be confident in my abilities and express my opinions. My whole 20s was filled with insecurity about everything about myself. Once I hit 30 I said f*** it, I’m going to believe in myself starting now. Career and personal life has never been better since.

I was terrified to speak at a community event, but afterward people said my words helped them feel less alone. That’s when I stopped seeing myself as ‘not good enough’ and realized I have something meaningful to share.

Honestly speaking everyday I completely change how I feel about myself like everyday is a new feeling about myself.

I was in 7th grade, already struggling with depression and serious self esteem issues. My "best friend" was talking to a girl and I went to go talk to him real quick. I'd never said a word to this girl, never interacted with her. I said "what's up" to my friend and this girl turns to me and says, "nobody likes you, no one wants you around. Everyone would be happier if you just disappeared". That didn't really hurt me, I looked to my "best friend" waiting for him to stand up for me, the way I would have for him. He just looked at me with this stupid, sheepish look on his face, like he just got caught in a lie. He didn't say a thing. I walked away and all I could think was "maybe she's right, maybe I should just disappear. Maybe I should just f****** kill myself". That was the first time I ever considered taking my own life. All the way back in 2007. It's a thought I have struggled with on and off ever since. Am I such a bad person, even my best friend won't say they want me around? I have better friends now, and have cut that person out of my life. Ironically some years later, the girl tried to friend request me on Facebook which I denied. That was our one and only interaction. Still, sometimes I wonder, "do my friends secretly hate me?" Good times

Cuando me gaste toda la plata ahorrado y me senti una pelituda total y me di cuenta de eso , che mira que boluda esta mina

when i failed my first exam in college after being a straight a student in high school.. suddenly realized i wasn't as smart as i thought and had to actually learn how to study.

The 6yrs of targeted abuse by zesty effeminate rappers.