You are a product of your DNA, your early rearing and the situations you experienced as a child. The sad fact is that none of these can be changed. You can't alter your DNA, the parenting you received, or the situation into which you were born. But, what you can do is override any negative reactions stemming from these factors. Intellectually, you know what is best for you and what will contribute to your mental health. Too often, however, it's what you feel, rather than what you know, that governs what you do. Because of that, you need to integrate your emotions and intellect in order to replace your non-constructive behaviors with thoughts and actions that will benefit you positively throughout your life. This requires that you recognize and forgive whatever shortcomings and failings you perceive in yourself and accept that, despite them, there is worth in you. You're Okay, But you Don't Know It will help you to discover the worthy person in you whom you've previously avoided, denied or compensated for. It will guide you along a path that will enable you to come to peace with yourself and everyone you interact with and care for.