You don't attract critical people, it is just that there are so MANY. A lot or most of the cruel negative things people say to you? Projection: That is how they feel about themselves, or they need to put someone else down to feel better. Emotional vampires, constantly needing their supply.

How sad that we take on the blame and shame that belong to the ABUSER(S)...knowing the difference between OUR stuff and THEIR stuff is a big key.

Someone else opinion of you DOES NOT define who you are, sweetie.

Hugs, Sharon