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self-hatred

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Seeing themselves through her eyes has created a blossoming self-hatred: “Our room? Is sordid and bare and mean. Minimalist, she calls it,” Solange says glumly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“I was highly critical of my own body, I had low self-esteem, I struggled with self-hatred, just like Claire. I could see myself in that character.”

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2024

This includes feeling overwhelmed, pessimistic, letting emotions control you, self-hatred and building walls between yourself and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

Although Charlie is an eternal optimist, cracks begin to peek through as Nick notices evidence of self-doubt and self-hatred in his boyfriend.

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2023

It was a mask for hatred and self-hatred and despair.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin




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