Thank you for explaining this in such a clear, concise, and compassionate manner, Colleen! One of my sons struggles with self-acceptance and seems to have a fixed mindset. It certainly is hard seeing him like this.

I'm starting to verbally express more of my appreciation for him, and celebrate his day-to-day achievements and strengths like what you've shared. This is great validation and encouragement for me to keep doing it.

Thank you for choosing to publish it here in Gentleness Ambassadors :)