The Hidden Signs Someone You Care About Is Battling Low Self-Worth—And How to Spot Them Before It’s Too Late
“Sorry.”
She said it again when she asked for a tiny favor, as if just needing something was an inconvenience.
“Sorry.”
She apologized when she shared her opinion, like her thoughts didn’t matter as much as everyone else’s.
At some point, I realized she wasn’t just being polite—she genuinely felt like she was a burden. Like taking up space, asking for help, or even just existing required an apology.
People who struggle with low self-worth often feel like they’re “too much” or that their needs aren’t important. So, they shrink themselves down, say sorry too often, and try not to bother anyone.
