Reputation over Character

“Don't destroy yourself by allowing negative people add gibberish and debris to your character, reputation, and aspirations. Keep all dreams alive but discreet, so that those with unhealthy tongues won't have any other option than to infest themselves with their own diseases.”― Michael Bassey Johnson, The Infinity Sign

It is very important to stop listening to all the bad things being said about you as it will only bring you down and leave you feeling discouraged and hopeless.

That was my experience, I was driving myself crazy, listening or even trying to imagine what other people were saying about me. I had to stop. Then I could finally move on.

Until I could find a good friend, I had to keep telling myself over and over I am not the person they say I am. I am a good person and though I am not perfect, I am working on getting better.

I found out recently that the people I was hanging out with before were only hurting my reputation. I am sure that i still care about them, but I need to be careful about what influence they might be having on me.

Only cowards talk behind others. Gossiping is such a popular way for people to spend their time, and tragically, the damage it can do spreads like a virus, until someone’s reputation is seriously damaged.

It is sometimes done for their own selfishness because they did not get what they wanted off or from you. It is clear now when you reflect on those days. 

It's never too late, I think you should be proud of yourself and how far you have come ..

I know myself.. what about you?

Peace! :O)