"Other people may say bad things to hurt you, to make you feel uncomfortable or depressed. But you have to remember not to pay any attention to them and don't let those people enter your life. Their opinions and words are only meant to hurt you and it doesn't necessarily represent the truth. You don't have to take it to heart," Stella continued.
Eli nodded. Tears streamed down her face and her shoulders were trembling slightly.
"You must learn to be mature. We could always stay ignorant and have people protect us so that we could do whatever we want, but the people protecting us will get tired too. Don't let the people who love you feel too tired," Stella said gently.
Eli raised her head and looked at Stella. "What if I can't do it?"
