Wear a thick skin, girl. We live in a hypocritical world. People will always shame you for doing better than them, for speaking up, for not speaking up, and for simply existing in the same as them.

I have learned to ignore people who are quick to tell me why I shouldn't be honest with my feelings. Is my life, dammit!

We owe no one an apology for being who we are. Responding to their side talk is giving too much power to steal your happiness.