someone: *compliments me*
my hideous brain goblin: no im n–
me, beating the goblin with a stick: no!!! its nice having my positive traits acknowledged!! responding to affirmation by denying it doesn’t make anybody feel good! the goodness in me isn’t always visible to myself, and i won’t put myself down when people see it! i deserve compliments!
hideous brain goblin, spitting blood: they’re lying to you to make you feel bet–
me, loading my shotgun: I’ll Feel Better And That’s What Matters, Shitlord. Making Those Assumptions And Festering On Them Will Only Hurt Me And The People Who Genuinely Do Mean Their Compliments. If I Assume The Worst In Praise, I Won’t See The Best In Myself.
And one more thing, in genuine. If your trauma or your experiences with people who HAVE used or manipulated you made you afraid to accept compliments, it’s really not your fault.
You are not a bad person if you find yourself unable to accept compliments because you’re afraid of being hurt again. just don’t forget to see the good in you, okay? you are NEVER worthless.
If you read this post and think “but i can’t feel this way”, that’s okay. i still hope for your best. but i hope you can pass a compliment along, and help others feel less afraid.
and if anybody compliments you and then proceeds to mock you for accepting it? Eat them.
Published
thisacelovesheadcanons 