In that season of my life, I was playing with the question of self-esteem. I ponder on whether I have done enough to love myself and become the full version of whom I am meant to be.
I spent a good portion of my life outsourcing my validation to the outside world. Partly because I didn’t know any other way to validate myself, and also because I was desperately seeking it.
In this piece, I felt threatened and insecure when a new member joined my team at work. That day I noticed how I can be a bully and emotionally manipulate people around me to feel better about myself.
I started a blog 5 years ago, anonymously. I wanted to be invisible and share my experiences with others. I didn’t follow through but I love her vulnerability and her courage. It took me 5 years to put my name against my experiences. Let the magic begin.