A place on the tree
Struggling to separate failure from self-worth
A setback, mistake, or rejected idea feels like a judgment of the whole person rather than a problem with one action or outcome. The person may become defensive and later work to reflect on what happened without treating it as a definition of who they are.
3 people have stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes your Ember, and it stays yours.
Nearby on the tree
- Being unable to meet a job performance target under pressure2
- Being yelled at by parents without emotional support3
- Having your feelings dismissed by someone you are dating3
- Feeling unloved despite giving everything in relationships6
- Being turned away after approaching someone you like3
- Trying to teach someone who does not want to learn1
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.