In my let them era Let them judge you. Let them misunderstand you. Let them find "better". "Let them gossip about you. Let them lose you. Because not everything needs your reaction. Not every opinion deserves your energy. People will see you based on their own limits and their own understanding. You don't have to explain yourself to those who already chose not to understand. So let them walk away if they want to. Let them choose a version of you that isn't real. You don't need to beg to be seen. The right people will never require you to prove your worth. Let them.