You should look back on your embarrassing past selves with an urge to wrap them up in the most comforting hug imaginable, not with condescending resentment
painful truth: u MUST develop a strong opinion of yourself, because if u don't, somebody else will do it for u. and trust me... some ppl will reduce your entire existence to their mood, their jealousy, their insecurity, or one mistake u made three years ago. don't let strangers become the author of your identity. damn...jeeezzz .
Extending too much grace to the wrong souls teaches them that they need not honor your spirit or hold your sacred feelings in regard. The truth is, some beings lack the emotional and spiritual maturity for grace; they become entitled and haughty,