True words, I have experienced situations where such haters begin to point at some things in your life. Emphasising that something is wrong with you. I began to believe their negative words, until one day, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw what greatness abounds in me.

I simply shoved them and their bad attitudes off

Who cares about their opinions?

However, one should critically look at criticisms and identify destructive criticisms especially from those seemingly close to one. Drastic situations require drastic efforts. Cut them off if need be.

The highest point of freedom is caring less about people's caging thoughts.

I am so free!