Briefly, I would like to read a book on building confidence on speaking during group conversations, especially when there are strangers involved. It takes me a huge amount of energy to contribute to conversations due to my upbringing.
In more detail and trauma dumping just in case there are any books specific to my experience, my mother passed away and I grew up with my dad who has (undiagnosed) paranoid schizophrenia. He frequently accused me of stealing his belongings, poisoning his food or being manipulative. Living in this situation has worn down my self-confidence and belief in my opinions, because he has almost become a voice in my head that tells me my voice has no value. Therefore I can be very withdrawn from conversations and my true self only really comes out with people who I’ve grown to trust.
Any books that could help my situation? This is an issue in my personal life and also in my corporate job. I really want to let my true self and opinions shine in situations with strangers.
by photochemfreeradical