True. This time last year someone gave me harsh criticism, at least I thought it was harsh. Looking back it wasn't harsh. Just a reality check. But at the time it really hurt me and nearly made me cry, because I couldn't understand why someone could be that cruel to another human. (Mainly because I can never be so blunt as to hurt others feelings)

In time what they said was really helpful, even though when they first said what they said they appeared to be a big huge dick at the time. Looking back, they weren't being a dick. I was just shocked by what they said since people never tell me like it is, so it was hurtful because it was a culture shock.

Now I have hindsight they were being nice about it, but letting me know suitably that I was being bit of a idiot and I needed to stop feeling sorry for myself.

Everything appears harsher and more cruel on the internet when they're just words and no emotions or you knowing the intentions behind the words.

Good tip! Never ever get angry at someone, the way you see what they said can change once you analyse it without the raw emotions of how you felt when they said what they said. Leave it and then come back to it.

Except the criticism, DON'T GET ANGRY. I didn't agree with everything this person said to me... Mainly them saying my problems are not as significant because other people have it worse in the world. All our problems are subjective. It's not my fault someone was born disabled or worser off than me. I am me, I am a human, I feel the same as others. My problems don't all of a sudden become lesser or less significant if they're significant to me and my situation at the time. Sure it might be stupid from a outside perspective but what I am feeling is not stupid to me. If that makes sense.

In the end though, a good experience that changed my life path. (I run a non profit charity, so it was a big deal life experience for me) Would do again. 10/10