Impostor Syndrome

I was asked to write on this topic today

A time when I stopped believing in myself,

Today of all days, this is a great prompt

As this is a feeling where I seem to excel.

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I struggle constantly to believe in me

In fact I’m really only okay when alone,

As soon as I meet or talk to others

It is the classic Impostor Syndrome.

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I feel anxious and stressed for days

Wondering when people will find out,

Did they discover or see through me

I’m left feeling crippled from this doubt.

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Today I remember on a continuous loop

A meeting I had with the boss yesterday,

One snide comment he happened to make

And it has run through my mind on replay.

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I’ve written before and probably will again

That I’m my own worst enemy and friend,

As much as I try to believe in myself

The thoughts in my head never end.

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As mentioned above this is a struggle

One that I do truely intend to win,

I’m working towards finding that one day

I am finally comfortable in my own skin.

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