Happy Healthy Homo Are You Struggling with Confidence & Self-Esteem? Do Gay People Struggle with it More?
Apr 17, 2024
Keegan from GMC discusses navigating self-esteem as a gay individual, exploring challenges faced, societal judgments on gender expression, and building confidence through supportive communities and strategies.
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Confidence Vs Self‑Esteem Distinction
- Confidence is belief in your abilities to do specific things while self-esteem is how much you value and appreciate yourself.
- These overlap but can diverge: you can be capable yet still feel unworthy emotionally.
Joel's Personal Self‑Worth Struggle
- Joel shares he believes in his abilities but struggled to like himself due to bullying and societal messages about being gay.
- He explains sexuality made him feel 'less than' emotionally despite knowing he could achieve success.
Overcompensation Masks Low Worth
- Gay people often overcompensate with achievements, status or bodies to inflate worth because society signals they're 'less than'.
- High external success can mask low internal self-worth and feel like a façade.