Introduction One of the hardest truths to accept is that not everyone in your life is rooting for your growth. Some people loved the version of you that doubted herself. The version that always said yes. The version that never challenged them. The version that apologized for existing. The moment you become more confident, more outspoken, more successful, or more secure, the relationship shifts. Suddenly you're "different." No, baby. You're just no longer convenient. The light behind your eyes has a funny way of exposing who was only comfortable with you when you were living beneath your potential. I. Insecure People Mistake Your Growth For Rejection Human behavior is deeply comparative. Many people measure their progress by comparing themselves to those around them. When you evolve, it forces others to confront the places where they've chosen comfort over courage. Instead of asking themselves why they're stuck, they may criticize your ambition. Pink Aura Diari...