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I Want More Self-confidence

I used to feel this way and I used to have very low confidence in myself. I refused to talk to anyone, I refused to include myself in anyone's conversations and anyone's parties. I was the wallflower that stayed silent. my family hardly knew who I was inside because I never spoke. I walked with arms crossed and anger in my eyes hoping no one would mess with me, wearing all black hoping to make people go away. I even went so far once as to growl at a bully and threaten to eat their soul so they would leave me alone. I never thought it was an issue, I had been raised to enjoy being by myself, with having an abusive older brother and a depressed mother, and a working father. it was not until I started making friends that I saw the light of the issue. because even though I had the friends I still felt awkward talking. and being included.

I never thought I would open my shell... until I became a cashier at Wal-Mart. doing my job has taught me to smile at anyone who passes, to say hello to everyone to tl every single person good morning. to help anyone that needed help and to speak for once and have the confidence to not be shy and to have a conversation with someone I never met. it's allowed me to open my shell to family as well, they finally really know me. everyone knows me now instead of trying tp guess what I am thinking, I'm saying it. so I urge you to force yourself or find something that forces you to be more confident in life. it will permanently change your entire existence
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ufcmaniac
I wish I could but I can't open up. I'm too shy.
catalinabunny · 26-30, F
do not say can't. you can. trust me. I thought I was too shy too. but you can do it you just have to give it your all one step at a time. just once a day, say something. out loud. to anyone. or smile for no reason at someone. and work your way up.
ufcmaniac
I've worked in a supermarket for 7 months now. I can't smile or start a conversation.
catalinabunny · 26-30, F
start by saying hi
ufcmaniac
I've tried. I just can't. It's not in my nature.
catalinabunny · 26-30, F
what about waving hello when they are about to come up to your register?
ufcmaniac
Idk. I have a 4 year old brother so I open up if they have babies. That's about it.
catalinabunny · 26-30, F
ah
ufcmaniac
Babies have always liked me for some reason.
catalinabunny · 26-30, F
well maybe one day you will be able to open up to people :) who are your age
ufcmaniac
Doubtful. It doesn't usually end well.
catalinabunny · 26-30, F
how so?
ufcmaniac
I'm odd for a guy. People don't understand me.
catalinabunny · 26-30, F
make them understand :) no one will ever understand you if you stay quiet. I'm odd too and no one ever understood me until I learned to open up and say how I feel and why I am the way I am
ufcmaniac
They won't understand. They think I'm gay because of what I like.
Joboy59
This may be your calling. Don't give up on ufcmaniac.
Joboy59
Please, have faith. Someday life will turn around for you. Please pay attention, someone will shine through the crowd that does not understand.