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Originally Posted by Antagon

Yeah, I'm working on it. The last few months were pretty good indicators for what is actually good for me and what is not. They certainly showed me which people not to trust/be around anymore.

the best people are the ones who like you as you are--not the ones who try to change you or laugh at you or ask "why can't you be like _______ . "

that doesn't mean to close one's self to other experiences, evolution, etc. -- but you know, kindness to yourself is more automatic when the ones around you are kind to you as well.