blimey.. come back swinging.. always.. metaphorically of course it works. don't get involved in gossip, as said above, let your results tell the story and only tell the best stories.. another one of mine is when i made a croche pillow for my mum when was 8-) then another day i'll tell the counter story that she left me when i was 4. so people understand i can do good things even if i've been mistreated.. some people laugh but i know it's because they're weak and strong people get it. good luck