Am I not pretty enough?

I have to confess to liking Kasey Chambers' "Not Pretty Enough". I can identify with every word. It describes my affliction quite plainly; I am never good enough.

I am told by family to dress and behave differently. I am told by friends that I am uptight and have no people skills. I am criticised for making the wrong choices and for liking or not liking particular things. I am never first choice; always an afterthought.

I have been faced my whole life with people telling me that I am too sensitive  To be honest, I believe my sensitivity is a big part of what makes me who I am.  Attached to it comes the fact that I am generous and kind.  I expect that others will accept that about me.  

I am learning, however, that generousity has an endpoint. I will no longer tolerate people mistreating or taking advantage of me.  Everyone deserves to be treated with respect.  

I know no one is perfect.  I am further from it than most but I still have something to offer. I am choosing to focus on what I do have, despite it not being good enough, and looking for people that will stoop down and accept me for who I am.