At,some point, I suppose you have to put enough faith in people that they will judge you by the content of your character, past actions, and words; and not by what someone says about you in attempts to hurt you or stir drama.
Just noticed the extra comma.

I blame the shark in raft.

bruce was trying to eat me for dinner.
2:30AM ADHD-depression-anxiety-fuelled addendum:

I try my best. I try to stand up for others, & for what I believe is right.

I don't expect everyone to agree with me, or even like me.

I know I stumble & fail sometimes, because I relive every time I have done, going back YEARS.
What I do - often naively - expect from others is honesty, sincerity, and if a disagreement occurs, debating it in good faith.

I should reiterate - this is a naive expectation, even if you believe most people are good.
There will always be those who seek to pull you down in some twisted attempt to demean you or elevate themselves.

Life is, by and large, a crab bucket.

Don't get pulled back down.

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