The most common accusation successful people get is: "you've changed"
But here's truth- yes, I have. I changed because I was tired of shrinking for people who never grew. I changed because I was tired of being "too nice" for those who didn't deserve it- it's self-respect in motion.
Then say,
"you don't talk like before."
Yes I don't- because now I've learned that silence saves energy.
Then say,
"you're distant now."
Yes- because distance gives peace from drama.
Then say,
"you were different back then, I didn't know who I was.
The version of me they miss was the version that tolerate everything. The version I am now is the one who choose peace over people.
Friends: "you've changed, yaar."
Me: "yup. it's called growth. You should try it sometimes-it's free."