Persepctive

Perspective is different for each person. It is how we were and are raised to view life, our influences and our role models.

Remember Albert Einstein didn't speak until 3 years of age and was labeled stupid, and crazy...but was a mad genius.
Know J.K. Rowling was turned down by 12 publishers saying her "Harry Potter" book was "worthless, not what people will buy"
Stevie Nicks lost her recording deal at 27, wrote landslide out of the emotions and WAS NOT invited to be a part of Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham just wouldn't join the band with out Stevie.
Janis Joplin was voted "the most handsome man in school", and let her ridicule lead her to the edge of creativity.
Lucille Ball was "not cut out for the big screen" then she landed a radio gig where she crafted "Lucie denzmen" and then the writers turned it into the "I Love Lucie Show"
Woody Guthrie was an American Folk singer people didn't want his kind around when he was just the poor "Okie" trying to make a living but damn they sure couldn't get enough of him when he was singing about the Dust Bowl, The Nation, The injustice in The United States.
Elvis... "No you can't sing like that and you can't dance like that" thank God he was influenced enough to sing and dance however he wished.

Even I am afraid. Even I get ridiculed on the daily. Now question does it hurt more come from a friend or family member or a stranger. Answer it can hurt the same, depends on how much stock or weight you validate the person's opinion with, but now please also keep in mind that person's perspective or lack there of.