The belief that one is valuable and worthy of respect. I deserve to have good things happen to me. I am basically a good person. Bad things happen to me because I'm bad. This world is filled with emotionally disturbed peole.
Most people are basically good at heart.
I don't have a lot of respect for the people closest to me. Some of my happiest experiences involve other people. There are many people to whom I feel close and connected. I often feel cut off and distant from other people. Strong people don't need to ask for others' help.