The sooner you realise that seeking validation and acceptance from others does not lead to inner contentment, the more at peace you will be with yourself. The only person you need acceptance from is you.

Thank you to the delivery man who left this €125 curler outside my door for my dogs to chew

Honestly when you realise that no amount of anxiety or distress will change what people think of you, a massive weight is lifted from your shoulders. You control you, that’s it.