Losing my confidence and starting to second guess myself

[MrMxyztplk]

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If hero holds an 8 (most likely holding)

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I really disagree with that.

Also, c/r the river with a far-from-the-nuts hand is not usually a good idea.

Villain should have folded preflop, and put in a raise on the turn or lead the river.