Things I Like About Myself
I am smart
I am artistic
I am compassionate
I have goals
I am a good parent
I am a good mate
I am a good friend
I am logical
I am mechanical and can work with my hands
I can sew pretty things
I appreciate nature
I value honesty
I am fearless when it means sticking up for someone weaker who is being physically or verbally abused in my presence.
I believe in God
I enjoy gardening
I love animals
I am encouraging to others
I am a fast reader
I am a good writer
I am a good communicator
I am tenacious
I have a keen imagination
I am creative
I have a good sense of humor
I am clever
I am kind
I like books
I like learning new things
I am thoughtful
I like beautiful music
I have learned how to make homemade bread
I am able to love others
I am learning how to feel
I am learning to trust other people, as well as my own instincts
I am learning discernment
I am learning about the true Jesus
I am breaking the silence of abuse
I am a good researcher
Wow! I can't believe all the things I like about me. I don't think I'm a pseudo-personality. I'm just me. These are all attributes that would not have been encouraged in WCG, so I KNOW they're from ME! I'm not only an HWA "cult child." I'm me and I'm my children's parent.
By Rochelle - Child survivor of WCG (who was made to feel worthless all her life by being abused and controlled)