Insecurities - xoJane

Everyone Else Is Doing Something Great Except Me: The Concept Of Erfolgtraurigkeit And When Our Friends' Accomplishments Leave Us Depressed

Lesley — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400

Pretty much anytime someone I know lands a new book deal, after my initial feelings of being incredibly happy for them have abated, I think, “LESLEY WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU LESLEY WHY HAVEN’T YOU SOLD A SECOND BOOK YET LESLEY.” This is Erfolgtraurigkeit.

Barbie Made Me Feel Embarrassed To Have Nipples

Marci — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

She may condition little girls to question their measurements, but I was more concerned with not having nipple-less breasts like hers.

Flakey Friends Make Me Lose My Shit

Zoe — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

When someone flakes out on me consistently, my shit gets sloppier than Nicholas Cage.

I’m Obnoxiously Pigeon-Toed And Here Are The Pros And Cons Of Having Feet That Point Inward

Caitlin Thornton — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Just like my giant nose, thinking about how I “walk funny” isn’t typically in my train of day-to-day thoughts -- unless someone points it out.

It Happened To Me Contest Entry: I Thought I Was Polyamorous, But Maybe I'm Just Insecure

IHTM CONTESTANT — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0500

I’ve been seeking self-esteem, affection, and some semblance of a family structure through a polyamorous lifestyle.

So, How Do You Know If You Have A "Pretty" One?

India-Jewel — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:30:00 -0500

THIS is the bullshit that’s been occupying my mind all damn day.