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Don’t show them your drawing
They’ll find the mistakes, compare it to what’s already on the fridge or that Picasso we saw on the field trip last year. Third grade is no excuse; third degree.
Don’t ask them how you look
They’ll find the bump in your pony, the hole in your sock which is already inside your shoe, which are too tight and have a scuff. They’ll see that too. You look tired. Did you even brush your teeth?
Don’t tell them you’re hungry or full
They’ll decide you’re too big, small, selfish, greedy, a bottomless pit, picky. Comparing your plate to everyone with more or less deserving than you, making it impossible to taste or swallow past the lump in your throat.
Don’t offer your opinion even when they ask
They’ll decide their ideas, experiences, thoughts and preferences are superior while simultaneously highlighting why everything that comes out…
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Happiness Between Tails by da-AL 
I must say that I cannot really relate to that post. There are some “Thems”, but there are more great people. Ignore the “Thems”, they are just jealous … 😉
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In short, do not allow that “other” to dominate your feelings. If you are not sure of how you look, having them find fault is not going to help. Nor will it help you if they nitpick your ideas, or opinions apart. Wait until the right time to trot your ideas to come out where others find them interesting, intriguing and well thought out. That is if you are still hanging on to that “other” who likes to put you down in the first place.
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well said, Barbara ❤
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