Hey there @thecryptogirl...
Now that is pretty awesome and we are happy for you as you believe in yourself & in your decisions making you self-reliant and very much in depended which is good. All that comes, yes, from being informed and constantly educating oneself!!!
On the other hand then share your pearls of wisdom with people who really care or would like to take a serious interest in what you have to offer. When your friend, and acquaintances thought or still think otherwise then they are going to be in for a shock as the future is all about crypto currencies and we all are moving towards a cashless society so adapting & understanding the trend is highly important.
People who don't know about it are the ones who shout louder about SCAMS. Also as many have been burnt by online projects then they consider everything to come under the same microscope...
Unfortunately, it isn't like that all the time as there are real, legit and workable projects with a future and earnings in plenty. One just has to do their due diligence and take things from there...
Hats of to you as you stood to your gun and we have know doubts that you shall reach success as it comes to those who take action.
We're following you and will love to see your success graph as its good to be around people with a like minded attitude and positiveness.
Cheers & God Bless!
Nat & Nelly :)