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>>5172278
Respect isn't won, it's earned. And him dropping you could be one of the most important lessons he gives you.

Double down on all that he's taught you, push to keep learning, and in a year or more check in to see how he's doing, and share your gains. Say you had to reevaluate your values (if you actually did), and just say that you haven't forgotten him and his words weren't wasted.

Similarly, it sounds like you have low self-esteem. That also isn't given, you have to do something worthy of esteem. Try volunteering on weekends while you sort your thoughts out.