How can you get a fearful person to start living the life she could have?

Question

I have a friend for 8 years now, I've been trying to help her make use of her talents. She got an inferiority complex because of dyslexia but she is a natural born designer/decorator. I've seen her go into somebody's house and in 5 minutes rearrange the place to make it go from a dump to looking great. I tell her that god gave her a talent. She should use it; she could help so many people that don't have it. She says she's scared cause people put her down her whole life. She's also beautiful--part American Indian, part black, part white. I know this doesn't address the first part, but she's always worrying about her looks. She asks me how come people stare at her. It's simple. She is beautiful. How can I help her be less afraid of the world because underneath I see this beautiful, smart, capable person who had some trauma in her life. It gets me so mad sometimes I want to go out and beat the crap out of everyone who every hurt her feelings. She's tried therapy already

Answer 1

How old is your friend? She need some intervention programme to help her. This is a special case and need to be handle by professional. Dyslexic people are very intelligent people, if they can overcome their inferior complex and self esteem. It takes time, patience,perserverence and moral support. You can start by giving her more attention and love. build up her self esteem. Expose her to the surroundings and let her have on hands experience. You should find out more on the website for more info.My blessing goes with you and your friend.

Answer 2

give here the confidence that she needs .also tell her to consult a doc or u take her to one.pitying her wont help her in anyway