Do you feel that you are able to face things better when ur strength comes from somewhere? From family or someone u love
I was reading Muhammad Ali's "Soul of A Butterfly" and he says that racism never affected his self esteem during the 50's or 60's era because he was treated like a prince at home and it basically exuded in his character. This question isn't about racism but more about do people have high self esteem when it's coming from people that love them or someone they are in love with. I feel to some degree it does. I don't see how someone can just go through life indestructible and face anything without their strength coming from somewhere.Even Constantine Cus D'Amato played a key figure in building Mike Tyson in becoming the beast he was in the ring back in the day.
8 Answers to "Do you feel that you are able to face things better when ur strength comes from somewhere? From family or someone u love"
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Most definitely it helps to have an emotional support system. Look at EP. That's what it is for many people on here. It provides some sort of support for them. Those that are physically in our lives help is face difficult things. They are the ear that listens and the hug that we need. They are the one that comforts is with our tears. Honestly I have also found that on EP. There are some pretty special people on here too as well as in my life. Our support system is essential to our self esteem. Not that it can't be done on our own, but it's helpful to have those that love and care around to help carry the burden
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So true.
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Yes, my daughter. Strangely enough, even when I could strangle her! Unconditional love gives you immeasurable strength.
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I had good parents.They were both strong people, that taught me how to handle problems well.They fostered an ability to get through the challenges I have had to face. One's real strength comes from within.
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My parents put clothes on my back and provided shelter. But instilled a certain amount of strength in me to where I feel I should be able to face things? I don't know about that. Or to where I feel like royalty? I don't know about that. Anger used to be my drive. When I get in that mode I don't care about anything but the anger only comes out when I am being disrespected. Not a strong enough drive to where I don't care about anything like it used to be.
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Strangely enough,when my dad died a few years ago,it was the way he taught me to handle things that enabled me to get through that loss and I am not saying that it was easy either. Relying on friends and family can only go so far and can even make things worse if you pick the wrong people to expect support from.I made that mistake and it taught me quite a bit about expectations. After all,it is you that has to face things eventually.
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I agree, when someone a person loves and admires gives them love and kindness back to them. A person feels happier and a type of strength they did not have before.
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i believe so.
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Yeah, having a secure feeling about being able to go back home to people who love you as much as you love them, no matter what you choose to fight/lose....it makes a person stronger deep inside.
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Perhaps when one is younger--this is the foundation. However, if one does not have this (and many do not) self-esteem/strength of character needs to be developed from within. This way, no matter what transpires in life, it can never be taken away because it is internal and is not dependent on external validation.
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Posted by belial259 Feb 17th, 2013 at 2:08PM
No. They all F**ked me over. Forget them.
I am who I am and my strength comes from myself and me aloine. If I need help. I know I am on my own and I have nobody to fall back on. So I can't fall back. I can only go foward. I'll go forward no matter what, if you're in the way. I'm sorry I did that to you. But I can't stop. If you want revenge. Meet me at the top.
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Reply by BadOmen32 Feb 17th, 2013 at 2:11PM
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