Criticism is about one thing, not about all of you
Criticism hurts this much because you care about doing well and about how others see you. Feeling hurt, embarrassed, angry and self-blaming all at once is normal. But one piece of criticism is about one task, one moment. It is not a verdict on who you are. Some of it may be worth taking in later, and some of it may simply have been unfair, and you don’t have to sort that out right now.
In the Morning Room, let your heart settle first
Outside the Morning Room window the day is just beginning, and the light comes in a little at a time, and no one here is grading you. Write on a bedside note the words that stung most, then one thing you have actually done well lately, and fold it away so it stays only on your device. Once things settle, you can look at whether any of the criticism is worth keeping and set the rest down. If being criticized or blamed has become constant, and leaves you sleeping badly, feeling low for a long time, or feeling worthless, it may help to talk with someone you trust or a professional.
No account, no name, and you can leave whenever you like.
Let this feeling stay the night →moodinn is a digital space, not a medical or counselling service. If you are in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services or someone you trust right away.