If someone does not respect you because of your progressive views or ways of healing from periods of abuse and trauma, they’ve made their choice to see you in a place that’s beneath them, and far from who you are and who you’re becoming.

This behavior is easy to find online from strangers, but can often come much deeper from family by blood, law, or choice.

Some of them may already have a history of not wanting to be held accountable for anything, so they’ll likely see your views as a counterpoint to their own, and will do their best to shame you for them.

This is your proof that you’re on the right path. Your heart, your soul, your belief in compassion for others means more than someone’s idea of respect that they’ll only give so long as you meet their terms based on their disrespect towards others including yourself.

Respect yourself over them, and keep your space protected.

– Kingston Priest