Fighting Inner Demons: How Belza Confronts the Villains of Insecurity in Life
- Mikey RN
- Dec 13, 2025
- 4 min read
Insecurity can feel like a shadow that follows us everywhere, whispering doubts and fears that hold us back. For me, these insecurities have taken shape as vivid villains in my mind, each representing a struggle I face daily. The rogues gallery of Belza embody the parts of myself I am actively working to understand and overcome. These villains are not just imaginary foes; they are reflections of real emotional battles that many of us, especially millennial survivors of trauma and those with low self-esteem, know all too well.
The Villains That Represent My Insecurities
So far, there have been eight villains introduced in the series. Each villain in Belza’s world symbolizes a specific insecurity I have faced. Some are irredeemable evil forces, but complex parts of my psyche that I, and our anti-hero Belza, need to face head-on.
The ruling Queen of crime La Reina, Belza's primary antagonist, represents the need for power over others. This villain reflects the insecurity of feeling powerless or overlooked. I have struggled with wanting control, sometimes to the point of pushing others away, because I feared being ignored or dismissed. In this case, La Reina is a heartless, pure evil character who goes to irredeemable lengths to keep her criminal rule over parts of the world.
Deepfreeze embodies the urge to hurt those who have hurt me. This villain shows how pain can turn into a cold desire for revenge. I have caught myself freezing out people or lashing back, even when it only deepened my own wounds.
Mother Mind is the fear of looking "stupid" or inadequate. This villain captures the anxiety of judgment and the pressure to always appear competent. As a millennial navigating a world that often feels unforgiving, this insecurity has been a heavy burden.
La Mime, a villain crafted by science, can change her appearance to be someone else, hiding her true self behind a mask. This villain represents the struggle with identity and the temptation to pretend to be what others want, rather than embracing who I really am.
Boa, Belza's rival, represents the insecurity that training harder will finally “beat” an old wound. The grudge that grows with you. The more you fixate on proving yourself, the more power that grudge gains. She embodies the idea that some conflicts don’t shrink with effort — they feed on the attention you give them. Instead of healing, the grudge becomes a rival living rent-free in your mind.
Dr. Cruz, personifies the need to reshape people into what you wish they were. It’s the insecurity that says, “If I can just change their mind and how they think of me, everything will be okay.” But forcing transformation, even under the guise of help, creates unintended damage. She is the consequence of manipulating others’ paths rather than accepting their autonomy. The dangerous illusion of "fixing" others.
Headless Horseman (Mavis Hunts), embodies the desire to gain respect by instilling fear. It’s the insecurity rooted in the fantasy of making those who hurt you freeze in fear, submit, or suffer. She represents the lie that dominance equals closure. That terrifying your past would somehow liberate you. In truth, she’s the trap of letting vengeance become your identity.
Valentine is the insecurity born from longing for connection so desperately that you force yourself into places you don’t belong. She represents the belief that rejection means you must chase harder, show kindness more intensely, or squeeze yourself into the wrong relationships. Valentine personifies the emotional spiral of trying to wrestle love from someone who cannot — or should not — give it. What Valentine fails to understand is that love as validation at any cost is not love at all.
These villains are not just characters; they are the insecurities I wrestle with every day. Belza’s fight against them mirrors my own journey toward self-acceptance and healing.
How Belza’s Battle Reflects My Personal Growth
Belza’s story is a metaphor for the internal battles many of us face. When I first imagined these villains, I saw them as irredeemable evil forces that had to be destroyed by the hero. Over time, I realized that these insecurities are not enemies to be eradicated but parts of myself to understand and transform.
Practical Steps to Confront Your Own Villains
If you see parts of yourself in Belza’s villains, here are some practical ways to start your own journey of facing insecurities:
Identify your villains
Write down the insecurities or negative patterns that hold you back. Giving them a name or form can make them easier to confront.
Understand their origin
Reflect on where these insecurities come from. Are they tied to past experiences, fear of judgment, or trauma?
Create a personal hero
Like Belza, imagine a version of yourself that fights these villains with kindness and courage. What qualities does this hero have?
Practice small acts of courage
Challenge your insecurities in everyday moments. Speak up when you feel silenced, forgive instead of retaliate, or show your true self in safe spaces.
Seek support
Share your struggles with trusted friends, therapists, or support groups. You don’t have to fight these villains alone.
Moving Forward with Strength and Compassion
Belza’s rogues gallery is a powerful reminder that insecurities are not signs of weakness but challenges to overcome. By naming and understanding these villains, I have learned to fight them with patience and self-compassion. This journey is ongoing, and every small victory counts.
If you recognize these villains in your own life, remember that you are not alone. Facing insecurities takes courage, but it also opens the door to freedom and self-love. Like Belza, you can become your own hero, transforming the shadows into sources of strength.
Take the first step today: identify one villain you want to confront and imagine how you will fight it with kindness. Your inner battle is real, but so is your power to win!
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