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To think that most of the world population was probably conceived by accident

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blubberball · 22/05/2026 10:20

I was an accident, I have 2 brothers older than me. I'm just going through therapy atm for low self confidence and low self esteem. I'm thinking about how different it must feel to know that you were very much wanted. This isn't my only issue, but in therapy, I was asked to go back as far as I can remember, and I remember always feeling very low self esteem. I always felt unwanted, unwelcome, in the way, too much just slightly on the outskirts of any group I've ever been a part of. Not quite belonging. Even in my own family. A sense that I don't quite belong in the world.

Do other people have these feelings? Do you feel different knowing if you were wanted, or if you're here because you were conceived by accident?

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MidnightPatrol · 22/05/2026 10:25

I think you need to focus on developing your own skills and confidence, than looking for someone or something to blame for them.

Good luck.