The world can certainly be cruel enough to convince you that you are unworthy, that you are incapable of fulfilling your desires. It can be cruel enough to convince you that you lack the strength and willpower to stand up for yourself. You may not have had a typical childhood, one that you can recall with bright painted colors of fun and enjoyment—but instead, you recall it with a dull and melancholic heartache you never wish to return to. It’s possible that, with all the love you want to put out into the world, your parents may have not shown the same amount of love to you. Growing up, the negatives seemed to far outweigh the good in your perspective. Restrictions and skepticism have leeched their way into your life: feelings of regret, guilt, fear, limitation, and unworthiness all fighting for dominance.

            Needless to say, your best course of action may be to understand that your past does not represent...