by HL Borden

Created on: March 16, 2010

I fear that I am not good enough.

I fear that by not letting people get to know the inner me, they think that the surface me is all there is.

I fear that others perceive me as being someone who does not have much to offer beyond a joke and a giggle.

I fear that if I do let people know more about myself - how I feel, what I think, where I've been - they will see how damaged I am and walk away.

I fear that everyone will always walk away.

I fear that men see me only as a sexual object.

I fear that this is my fault because of the things I say.

I fear that I need to bury that part of myself in order to be appreciated for my other qualities.

I fear that if I do so, I am not being true to who I am.

I fear there is no balance to be found and I will forever be misunderstood.

I fear being alone; not physically, but emotionally.

I fear no one ever seeing me for me.

I fear always being cast as the "other woman."

I fear the insecurities which constantly lead me to that role.

I fear my past.

I fear myself.

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