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Girls Weakness!!

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By MSK WritesPublished about a year ago 3 min read

In a small town nestled by rolling hills and winding rivers, lived a young woman named Mira. Known for her intelligence, kindness, and resilience, Mira was someone everyone admired. However, like many people, Mira had her own set of insecurities and struggles. Beneath her confident exterior, she carried a tendency to care deeply about what others thought of her—a vulnerability that she had not fully acknowledged.

One summer, Mira landed a job at a local publishing house, a dream she had nurtured since her teenage years. She poured her heart into her work, driven by her passion for storytelling. Mira quickly gained the respect of her colleagues, but she couldn’t help but feel an undercurrent of self-doubt whenever she received any feedback, no matter how constructive. She constantly questioned herself, often wondering, *Am I doing enough?* or *What if they don’t think I belong here?*

Her closest friend, Lila, noticed this and gently brought it up over coffee one evening. “You know, Mira, you’re incredible at what you do. But you seem so affected by every little comment—almost as if you’re measuring your worth based on everyone else’s opinions.”

Mira sighed, stirring her coffee absently. “I guess I just... I want people to think well of me. I don’t know how to stop caring so much.”

“You’re already amazing, Mira. You don’t need to let others define that for you,” Lila said with a smile, hoping her words would resonate.

But Mira’s struggle with her own weakness continued. Whenever she received praise, she would feel a fleeting sense of pride, only to find herself overanalyzing any critique that followed. One evening, after a long day at work, her manager pointed out a minor error she’d made in a report. Though he assured her it was a small mistake, Mira was crushed, feeling as if she’d let everyone down.

That night, Mira stayed up, replaying the conversation in her head, her heart weighed down by a persistent feeling of inadequacy. She started doubting her abilities and even questioned whether she belonged in the publishing world at all. The fear of disappointing others had slowly become a chain around her heart, one she struggled to break free from.

In the following days, Mira decided to confront this vulnerability head-on. She started journaling, trying to untangle her feelings, and spent more time talking with Lila, who encouraged her to view herself through her own eyes rather than others’. Slowly, Mira realized that her need for approval was something she could work on, that her weakness was not a permanent flaw but a part of herself she could grow from.

One afternoon, Mira was assigned a major project that required her to lead a team and present their findings to a board of editors. Nervous but determined, she tackled the project with renewed strength, focusing on her love for the work rather than how others might perceive her. She poured her energy into doing her best, reminding herself that her worth was not tied to anyone’s opinion but her own passion and effort.

When the day of the presentation arrived, Mira felt the familiar nervousness but faced it with newfound courage. She delivered her presentation with confidence, and though she received a few suggestions for improvement, she took them in stride, recognizing that feedback was a tool for growth, not a judgment on her abilities.

In time, Mira’s weakness transformed into a quiet strength. She learned that it was okay to care about others’ opinions as long as she didn’t lose herself in them. Her journey taught her that true confidence comes from embracing her flaws and knowing that her worth lies within. And in doing so, Mira grew into the strongest version of herself, no longer swayed by every passing judgment but anchored in her own sense of purpose.

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About the Creator

MSK Writes

Munir Shahzad Khan | Social Worker & Content Creator, Passionate about storytelling and sharing inspiring quotes. Join me on my journey to make a difference.

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