Some self-analysis and honesty. 'Cause I think I need to post this.

[loopymushroom]

So. This is a long post. Um. I'm not putting this in a cut, because considering the subject-matter, that would count as being cowardly and defeat the whole point of this, which is that anyone and everyone can see me for what I am, if they look. Scroll right on by if you're not interested in me taking a hard look in the proverbial mirror. Here I am

Comments

[gwyntar]

Awesome post from an awesome person.

[bouteillebleu]

[entimix]

I concur with the above comments. Also with the positive points in your post. In lieu of kittens (which I don't have), have some hugs. *hugs*

[lupie_stardust]

I love you, regardless of what you say or ...anything.

[green_bryony]

Go you :-)

It's okay to shine.

Arrogant isn't "I am good at X", arrogant is "I am better than you at X *and that somehow makes you a less good or worthless person*". And that isn't what you are doing, or saying, it's not what anyone would take away from meeting you.

I have the same thing, down to the insulting inability to take compliments, but based around pride. I blame it on a Baptist upbringing.