I Received a Massive Inheritance…
And I really wish I hadn’t
“And the child will get everything!”
As a child, I had no idea they meant more than just the family tiny piggy bank.
I didn’t know what I was getting. Little did I know, this ‘inheritance’ came with a generous side of accumulated interest that no one bothered to mention.
How Much Did I Get?
Lots, and lots, and lots of… self-hatred.
But before you roll your eyes into another dimension, hear me out. (Or read me out)
Self-hatred is practically a rite of passage. We all have those days where we feel like the worst person ever, wondering why the universe hasn’t just cut off our oxygen supply already.
There’s not a single person out there who has never questioned their own worth at some point.
Obviously, self-hatred is also on a spectrum. And anxious people are typically gold medalist in this game that no one ever wants to win. We’re high-functioning self-haters.
This delightful trait breeds rock-bottom self-confidence and a constant expectation of impending doom.
Anxious people can find a reason to beat themselves up over anything. And, of course, if we’re so terrible, only terrible…