At the end of the day, the only person you have total control over is you.

Don't expect acceptance for others before you have self-acceptance. Don't expect to be able to rely on others before you can fully rely on yourself. Learn to genuinely be comfortable with who you are and give yourself reasons to be proud through self-improvement and what others think of you will have an inconsequential impact.

Your past does not dictate you forever, not unless you give it the power to.