Wicked Pixie,
Do not listen to even one word that this ALONE person thinks they think, that is not THINKING, that is hating. People hate because that's all they think they have to offer, and they think that's all they're worth, in effect, they hate themselves and do whatever they can to deserve it in order for themselves to feel comfortable. Everybody has made mistakes in the past, but few have the courage to face their conscience and the heart to WANT them to be made better. There is NO enemy on earth that CAN be as fierce as the conscience. Many people can only afford to be NAYSAYERS and NEED to capture and manipulate other people's hearts. You will always hear other people's JEALOUSY. Take heart, you are a wonderful person, Wicked Pixie.