It hits you right to the core of how you are or have been all your life . Employment status leaves you I even have people and I mean close friend that are quite demeaning to me . LOL it's almost like they think that its catchy and if they ignore it . It won't happen to them . Do ya think there trying reverse phsycology. Don't know but its hard to take .
All you can do is draw a line take a personal assessment regroup and go back at it so you yourself are not discouraged ya can always find a new friend one that may be constructive in your new situation even if it leave you a little red faced
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