Sure! Most of my life, my self worth has been defined on what I can do- for others. How much I'm needed... and the more I'm needed, the more self worth I have... except that's no way to live. And I've bent over backwards trying to make everyone happy, from teachers, to my (now ex) husband, to my parents, and employers. It hasn't gotten me far. It's mostly gotten me a load of heartache, stress and emotional upheaval.
So great for you for getting out of an abusive relationship! I've been there, and it is so easy to beat yourself up and feel guilty for being in that situation in the first place. Don't! It's important you got out! Many women don't. So give yourself a hug for that
I'm sorry for your father's passing. It is so difficult. My father passed almost 5 years ago. It gets easier, but the sadness and some pain will always be there. Eventually, there will be more and more happy memories, as opposed to sad emotions when you think of him.
I think maybe you should look into some positive self affirmations. You might not feel it to be true at first. You might feel silly saying to yourself "I am a beautiful, smart, intelligent and talented woman! And I love myself for who I am, not what others think of me!" ... and say it multiple times throughout any given day.. but fake it til you make it! And one day, you won't need to say those beautiful kind things to yourself.. because you will know it to be true!
LR