Does anyone out there feel a sense of loss of self worth out there? I am in session 3 and I fell like everyday I have trouble loving myself. I'm in an up and down relationship with my sons mother and i do anything just for her to like me, she disrespects me a lot of the time but im afraid to let her go, i wonder how can i stand up to her without creating more anxiety for myself, I use self talk everyday and it seems to be working, but i was wondering if i increase my self love if that wont strengthen me to do what is right. I try to do the right thing and try to keep my family together, but am i really just hurting myself?

wow i can't say if your hurting yourself by staying with her. but i have been in this kind of relationship twice. and i've had to rebuild my self esteem. trying to please an unhappy person will ruin you.keep up the self talk and self love and don't plan to stick up to her. but instead enjoy yourself and your life. later if she sees you happy perhaps she will want to join in.but as you take care of your self you will draw away from people who aare not good for you. just a natrual reaction. good luck and enjoy life