I was surprised to find these words for Dads challenge, Sacha, such negativity which I do see from time to time but in this you say it with a positive lack of 'self confidence' people would not believe you possess when they mix with you. 

You don't see all that is good and the many pluses you have in your favour, your achievements, your daughter, your career and indeed your life in general, but since we are only Tony and Dad and I...all I can say is that this is a surprising composition which can only be written within such a close group... it will be interesting to hear what the others have to say, 

Mum x

Sacha, I think you're doing yourself an injustice, in fact, I know you are. Most women your age look a generation older than you, and you know this. 

Catwalk models and carnival princesses have to leave their teens behind, along with their first loves and teenage crushes, but you don't have to forget them; that's just a part of growing up. Sometimes people come into your life and plant seeds that cause one to doubt one's self. It can be difficult to shake off these feelings, but I know there is so much more to you than the doubts expressed in this poem. Don't put yourself down, girl, there's so much more to you than the sum of your parts!!!

dad x

After a chat about the doubting context of your write, Sacha, it became apparent that you were simply stating how you or many folk can feel regardless of accomplishments etc.

Unfortunately, we still have to conquer those depleting characteristics, or they can take over, a nice step into a lesser used part of our consciousness....poetry is great for allowing us that freedom, 

Mum x

ahhh bless you all for lovely responses. Mum and Dad you know me, so the references to the past make sense and yes, of course I am indeed delighted and proud of Charli and my accomplishments, and my family.  Needless to say, the great time I had growing up living and going to school in all the different countries, what we have seen -awesome!It was more about my personal frustration at my 'lack of'. 

The element of doubt is a flaw in my character and it has indeed held me back from 'going for it', also held me back from dealing with certain profound situations differently, and sadly we cant go back and change those moments Tony, as much as I would love to, lol. But I do lack a simple amount of 'self confidence' and in a world where 'effort' is rewarded as much as 'results' ... I notice more how much I could have achieved without the 'lack of'. Your comments were very gentle and supportive - thank you :) x