Hi Laura.
I think in truth there are few of us who can live our lives and not worry about what others think – I guess that’s why we get hurt sometimes. I don’t think it is altogether a bad thing as it makes us more sensitive to others and their feelings, as we understand what it’s like to feel crushed .
I have to say as I’ve gotten older I worry less or maybe I accept less cr*p from others . Either way I hope you never lose your sensitivity – It is what makes you you ! It is why so many people love to get posts from you – your posts are always kind and encouraging – even when we are letting off steam you seem to be able to pick something positive from what we have written rather than criticise .
I guess the thing I have learned in life is that others are the way they are and no matter how much we worry about what they think, those opinions are little to do with us , but are the result of years of conditioning and experiences – their negativity is not about us (although it still hurts us) !
Never change Laura – your sensitivity is key to your wonderfulness!