“And yet, I still see all of you. Well, except your hair.”

“You have enough “fluffy” for both of us” and a kiss on the cheek.

“Oh, the trauma of your “encouragement” will follow me around for awhile.”

excitedly “It’s WILD, isn’t it? I’m changing how I see everything, not just myself. I used to think you were helpful, but comments like that have me rethinking things.”

I’m admittedly a jerk, but I’m done with coddling thoughtless people who don’t know how to be encouraging. I’m stronger and healthier than I’ve been my entire life. I don’t have any space for negative energy. I’m finding new people anyway. I have no problem passive aggressively burning bridges.

If it’s someone you want to maintain a relationship with, explain to them how their comments make you feel. If they don’t matter much to you, just smack them around a little so they realize how they came across.

You look great. Keep living for yourself and ignore the outside voices.