To love yourself doesn’t just mean to take care of yourself but to know your self worth and enjoy your own company. Yes we do need family, friends and a hand to hold on to but first we should learn to love ourselves and smile for no reason. It also means to stand up for yourself to uphold the value of truth, your beliefs and your chosen way of life.
If you have to set boundaries for your safety, good health and peace of mind, do it. Don’t compromise your morals for anything and anyone. It is ok to not get few things in life that require you to step down or lower your standards. There will be many wanting you to join them or take you down with them but if you sense something doesn’t suit you or you are a misfit then it is ok to withdraw or choose yourself. You don’t have to be included in everything that looks good on the surface. It is always good to be selective and be by yourself than be in bad company.