Trying to earn respect from the wrong source is one of the biggest contributors to lack of fulfilment, unhappiness and unnecessary work. Most of us have done this at some point (or are still doing it, even subconsciously). When you start learning to love and respect yourself, the choices of who else you wish to respect you will align with you, your value and your growth. Most of the time it is not conscious, the right people will learn to respect and appreciate you without you asking them to.
Regardless of any mistake, failure or negative encounter of your past, everyday you wake up with a chance to grow and love yourself. Make an impact, challenge yourself and live. Sometimes respect from others will be a by-product of this. Sometimes this will not be the case. Just know that the only person that can ever truly validate you is yourself. Anyone else who respects and appreciates you is a bonus ~
My quote from 2017 but relevant today ~
J writes 