I read a book once entitled "Freedom to Fail". Once I accepted the premise of the book, I realized that all those things I used to feel were my fault were not in reality. I then stopped apologizing for things that were out of my control. I control my own life and nothing else really. If other folks have a problem with my foibles, mistakes, quirks, and eccentricies - to hell with them! Sounds a bit egotistical I know, but I have to live my life according to my own standards. If my standards don't quite measure up to someone else's expectations that is their problem and I will no longer apologize for my life to anyone.

Having said all that - you should be comfortable with who you are. Once you are then everyone else needs to accept the new you and you can put a smile on your pretty face and go on and never more have to apologize unless you really have a reason to.

So much for the "Dime Store" philosophy - here's hoping you get past this phase soon!