"You don't work 100+ hours a week, you're out of sync with reality."
"You don't hustle, you're living in a parallel universe. You have no aspirations."
"You prioritize health over money, you're a loser who's scared of living."
"You're honest and don't beat around the bush, you're really weird."
These were just some of the lovely insults hurled at me indirectly by someone a few days ago.
Did they hurt? Yes.
Did I cry? For a while.
Did I cut off contact with the person immediately? Definitely, yes!
I fail to understand how someone can be so hurtful to others. Anyone in my place would have fought and insulted the person back, but I'd rather just walk away and be at peace.
I am extremely proud of where I am in life. I have worked hard to earn my CA degree and I love my job. There are days and weeks when work is hectic, but not every single day. Just because I do not hustle to the point of having a mental breakdown, does not mean that I'm not working hard enough.
I am proud of the person that I am. While I may be different from other women, I frankly do not care. If someone does not value me for who I am, who belittles me over just a normal question being asked, I see something wrong with them, not me.
After the bad experiences I've had in the past, it's taken me years to heal and to prioritize my mental health over everything else. Although this may seem foolish when you're young, prioritizing health over money is all that matters in the end.
You can be a billionaire married to your work, waiting for your next vacation to enjoy life, or you can be someone who earns a normal income who enjoys life every single day. I'd rather be the latter, and I am not sorry for it!
Ellen, out! *mic drop*
Thank you for reading! Stay blessed!
©TheKindTempest
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