The only people who trash your name religiously are the ones terrified you might reveal their truth. They know it's embarrassing, petly, and messy, so instead of cleaning it up, they try to repaint reality. Insane, but predictable. Smear campaigns are easier than self reflection. And the only ones rho believe them were already scanning you for flatos anyway. They were just waiting for someone to hand them a rumor so they could feel superior for five minutes. These things are rarely about you, even when your name is the headline. It's about insecure, lazy people who feel exposed when they see you working on yourself. Your growth irritates them because it highlights their stagnation. In the end, it only reveals the quality of life they're comfortable with, and the one they know they don't have the discipline to build.