Kevin, yes, you can use up a lot of emotional energy reacting to people’s judgements — rather than feel annoyed, let them judge — it’s their prerogative. You can’t change someone’s viewpoint by railing against them! Only time and new information does that. So if people don’t share the same outlook as you, yes, it’s a little sad, but your energy is better placed developing yourself and living life as you choose. If people truly wish to be supportive of you, they will try to understand your perspective ~ but knowing that this can take time and being not being resentful in the meantime is helpful.

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