You were supposed to understand. I felt that you didn't even try.
I'm not self-centered and I'm not self-absorbed. I'm aware that my actions have hurt people and I'm trying to navigate that the best I can. I'm trying to be a better person even though, I don't really know what that's supposed to look like because every guidepost I've ever counted on has failed me.
But if I'm given long enough, then I will figure it out. I've got people who believe that I can, and I don't need your criticism, or your doubt, or your fear, or whatever the kriff this is.