I don’t really know where to ask this.

I need to work on my self-esteem issues, a lot of which are caused by my home life. I’m “not logical”, clumsy, dumb, not smart, etc.

But they call me smart when it comes to my schoolwork as in, “You’re smart, you can do your work.” When I’m stressed.

My family wants me to be perfect and I’m just not.

They make jokes when I’m upset, and when I’m upset or try to tell them, I’m “too sensitive” and they go on about how insecure and how weak I am.

I broke up with my partner. They said I was too sensitive and insecure because I was upset about having to block the person. One of them laughed and said “You’re still upset?” When it happened 30 minutes before they said that.

Even my sister puts me down or calls me names sometimes to fit in.

  • wallwood@lemmy.ml
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    3 days ago

    I once read in a book that the best argument you will ever win is the one you choose to ignore. When you feel that an argument is getting under your skin or causing you stress. sometimes it is best to just set back and let it pass. The moment you show you’re upset, or worse push back you may only makes the other person to become more persistent and keep pushes your buttons.