stop trying so hard to explain everything. every time you do, you're handing them the power to judge you, and it just makes you look small. it’s like what they say the one who explains the most is usually the underdog. over-explaining makes you look insecure and only makes people doubt you more. people with real boundaries don't need to prove their point. if they don't get you, just stay quiet or head out. you don't need their okay to be right.
Heal so you stop measuring your worth by how others treat you. Learn to sit with your emotions without letting them define you. Set boundaries to honor your needs. When wounds are being triggered, respond with compassion rather than reaction. Focus on your integrity and growth.