has anyone else had issues with self respect, self worth, confidence?!

I know you can get your self worth back somewhat. I don't know about feeling fine about yourself. I have always hated myself since i was like 4 or whenever i can first remember. I would stick myself with pins, then when i got older, started cutting myself, and even attemped suicide. now i have a great life, and am happy but the difference is, i am not around the things i was growing up. I am no longer around the people who brought me down. It has helped drasticly, but to this day, every once in a while i get into a deep depression about how i can not stand myself. It is not as bad as it used to be, but has not totally went away. i am almost 23. I do know that being around that a**hole is bringing you down and purposly trying to make you think you are nothing so you will stay with him. Also, make sure you do leave, or you could lose your life or your baby's life. Get out immediatly. I would leave when he is not around or actually you could tell the cops and have them or someone else go with you to get your stuff and make sure it is ok. better if the cops came so they would get a hint on what is going on. also i would not tell him where i was going. leave and never look back. Do not EVER go back there for any reason. It will only open a door to let him back in your life. Also, i would prolly tell him the baby is not his because he may use that to get to you. The only way he could is if he got a lawyer and told them you have his child and wants to get custody or see the child. As for anyone else, forget what they say, worry about you and your baby, get out NOW and make a change immediatly. Start a new life for you and your child, and forget the past. move on, stay away from him, and live a happy life. And remember, you have your child, you will never be alone. But do not ever go back because if you do and something happens, it almost would be your falt for putting you and your child in danger when you are aware of the situation.

Seek the advice of the one Person who knows most about how to raise children—the Creator of human life, Jehovah God. (Acts 17:26-28) His Word, the Bible, contains both direct advice and practical examples that can help you become a better parent. “I will give advice with my eye upon you,” he promises.—Psalm 32:8.

please read the series of articles i have linked below. they are very positive and comprehensive. we're all proud of you for getting out!!!

http://www.watchtower.org/e/200708/artic…

glad to see that you are not putting up with the damaging behaviour from him anymore. congratulations on your pregnancy. yes, a psychologist can be a big help to you in many ways. i see one on an regular basis and he has been a great help to me. just promise that you won't go back to the guy that raped you and out you through hell. and whatever you do DON"T please put his name on the birth certificate unless you want him to pay child support. if you do then you can really have problems on your hands. weigh all possibilities before making too many decisions. and ask your psychologist for advice.