“While it’s true that no one can “make you” feel any certain thing, good or bad, that doesn’t mean that there’s something wrong with you if what others say or do affects you. We are human beings after all, and the only reason we walk, talk, and learned to use the potty was because someone encouraged us to do so. Harsh environments grow much fewer flowers. Limit the time you spend in them when possible, shake it off as best you can, and really try to make quality time with those who value you. Make sure not to damper your quality time by talking too much about those others that affect you negatively. Enjoy your quality time, and the effects of those others will diminish on their own.” Doe Zantamata