Approved

by Ashley Jenkins

How I struggled to find acceptance in the wrong places

Other tags: insecurity, approval, acceptance, relationships, identity

Empty Inside

by Tim Freyer

I started to realize that my friends were fake - they were my friends because I was popular.

Other tags: overwhelmed, success, relationships, Sports, drinking, emptiness

Pressure to Perform

by Wendy M.

During my college years, I realized my worth had become wrapped up in my performance and the approval of others—family, friends, even teachers. The most frustrating part of this is that so often it would leave me hollow and empty and wanting more. I realized I was in a pretty constant state of stress and anxiety about my efforts.

Other tags: pressure, anxiety, worth, identity, approval, peace