People talk behind your back

Its often true. People do talk behind your back, you could be the most friendliest person ever, and there always one who says horrible things behind your back.

Lately I've been going out. Managed to get out of my comfort zone and socialize with people (I've been mostly a shut in most of my life) So, i go to a pub, have a few pints, and a meal. Talk with people, but then one of my Mom old associates, a real piece of work who goes around being a nosy parker, and has a habit of spreading rumours or dobs you in (she has a reputation for it and people do avoid her). Anyhow, one night. I'm at the pub and a few people were telling me that this woman has been saying stuff, like why is he here. He doesn't belong here, he should be in his hovel...

And I hated it. I hated this feeling that even though I've never done any harm or wrong towards this woman. Started to turn my life around and already someone disapproves it. I shouldn't really care what one person thinks, though it has made me want to just return to the life of a hermit but i need to keep pushing forward. I gotta stop being so ... sensitive, turn off my emotions or just drink a bit more at the very least.