Self-acceptance is vital for emotional well-being, encompassing body acceptance, self-protection, and belief in one’s capacities. Shamans and indigenous cultures value self-compassion and interconnectedness with nature and community, fostering a sense of belonging. Eastern cultures prioritize group harmony, emphasizing unity and shared identity, which also embraces self-acceptance. On a personal level, there were many days, with unhappy scenes, in which I made the decision to not exist. I didn't like who I was. I didn't like who I had become. I didn't like the body I was given. I didn't like the person I was, my name, my age, my brain. I couldn't live life. I had no life worth living.......See More