“What Do You Do When”

Strong words that spell hurt –malign~ libel~ slur~ smear~ disparage~ vilify~ defame--- Slander!"
I was conversing with a friend and she said, “What do you do when someone slanders you?”
“You just have to ignore it,” I said.
“What?! No! I have to defend myself!” She said in an adamant tone.
“That is going to be a great mistake!”
“It is unfair to me!”
“It is, but it would be more beneficial if you ignore it! Truth always comes to light. Just be patient.”
“I still feel that I should defend myself!” She said…