I think I've finally hit the point where I can confidently stop caring what other people think, especially online. Social media and the anonymity of the internet have given people too much breathing room to be hateful towards others. Sticking their noses in other peoples' business, pearl clutching over things that don't affect them in the slightest. Worse, it's leaking, and these wretches are behaving like this in face-to-face interactions, too. It's exhausting. It sickens me. I've had enough. I will push myself to stop bending my behavior to the whims and comfort of loud-mouthed idiots. I will no longer take the high road speaking with those who ostracize and vilify people who deserve better. I'm done believing in "normal". I'm going to do the things that make me happy, wear it on my sleeve, and if anyone wants me to stop, they'll have to kill me. If you (yes, you) have struggled with the same feelings, I hope you can achieve this mindset someday, too. Be patient with & love yourself.