Self-Respect can be so isolating :/

A lesson I've had to learn these past few years is that my self respect is a non-negotiable and sometimes choosing to respect myself can be bittersweet. It's always an act of self love, which I deserve, but I've been pretty lonely as a result. It sucks. I don't care to have anyone in my life if there isn't a mutual choosing of one another, I'm just curious about when my community will strengthen. I'm so proud of myself for standing firm on my boundaries because there were times when I had to fight the urge to not draw a new line after it was crossed. I don't think twice about situations or people who clearly don't care for me in the way I need to be cared for. I just want more alignment in my social life. I know that my future self is grateful for this version of me now because without her, I wouldn't be able to truly receive the blessing of community. I guess in the meantime between time, I just gotta keep on keeping on. Me and my Kooty Kat, Leonardo, are going to be just fine! I just needed to vent....Also I found these really cute boots, but they are sold out EVERYWHERE and idk when or if they will be coming back...a shame.