monstrosity

In the past I listened and thought about the things that people said to each other about me, and I would believe them. Now I'm trying to choose not to. 

If they have a legitimate criticism of me, I will listen to it and take it on board, but contempt is unanswerable. 

People can think and say what they want about me. Their views belong to them and reflect who they are as much as they say anything about me. 

Maybe they're right. I'm sure that they sincerely hold their view of me. But what am I meant to do with those views? If you see me in a negative light, all I can do is try to be different and show you that I'm not what you think I am, and I will do that, but your negative view of me is yours.