Not everyone will like you. That’s a fact. And that's okay! When someone's words sting or their criticism lands hard, your first instinct might be to defend, withdraw, or question your worth. But here's a truth that therapy teaches us: choosing not to engage with every barb or comment isn't weakness—it’s where self acceptance and self-preservation lives. Rising above doesn't mean the words don't hurt. It doesn't mean pretending we're unaffected. It means recognizing that you