Never let a few negative experiences with assholes ruin your life.
Yes ... there will be times when people hurt you.
Yes ... these times will cause you a lot of pain.
But if you allow these situations to influence the way you think about others or the world...
The only person who suffers is you.
Are there some bad people out there?
Of course.
But the truth is...
Most people are good.
Don't allow one or two pieces of shit to convince you otherwise.
For a large portion of my life...
I did.
...and I caused myself a lot of pain and despair because of it.
My point in saying this is in hopes that you don't make the same mistake.
Continue to do your best for yourself and others.
Continue to show others what it means to be an exceptional human through your actions and example.
It's needed ... now more than ever.