From Loyal Loser to Self-Respect Superstar

From Loyal Loser to Self-Respect Superstar I used to be the kind of friend who’d go to any lengths for some truly sorry-ass bitches. I prided myself on loyalty—until I realized my loyalty was nothing more than a free pass for being exploited time and time again. Now, all I can feel is sheer disgust at how I let others take advantage of me. When Loyalty Turns Toxic Loyalty is supposed to be a virtue. But when you keep bending over backward for people who treat you like a doormat, you end up with nothing but bruised pride & a deep-seated resentment. I learned that being loyal isn’t about blind obedience—it’s about mutual respect. And let’s be honest: sometimes, respect is in short supply. A Michigan Disaster in Kentucky Take this one unforgettable visit, for example. My so-called best friend drove all the way from Michigan to Kentucky. I was excited—after all, we’d shared some great memories 27 years of ups & downs. But her behavior was a complete letdown. She was so damn disresp...