4everANDever,

Respect starts with yourself. This is hard, especially if you don't like yourself sometimes. There are days when I hate myself. Every morning I look at myself in the mirror and tell myself that I am worthy and that I am a good person. So what if you are emotional... I am too!!!! Better to be emotional and have feelings, that way people know where you stand. ( my opinon only of course)

Try it and see if it works.