In this second episode of Things I Never Said to Myself, I confess something I spent a long time denying—I care about what people think of me. And that doesn't make me weak, it makes me human.

Through a personal story about leading a non-profit, facing online hate, and questioning my own integrity, I explore the blurry space between external validation and self-worth. When does caring about others' opinions become self-betrayal? And how do we stop lying to ourselves while still staying true to who we want to be?