Evolving From Perfectionism, Being Put On Pedestals I Didn't Ask For, And The Burden Of Not Being Invisible

I am learning that following myself is me being enough. That’s the highest version of myself worth loving, and honoring, and respecting, and cherishing.

My longstanding obsession with looking perfect, being perfect and seeing perfection in others while comparing my imperfect self to them is a strong defensive, protective mechanism I created from bein…