Absolutely Nathaniel! I really appreciate you taking the time to write this. There’s no way to completely avoid wanting to please others, to fit in, or to be liked. It’s our nature. Some feel this more strongly than others though…and for those people, it just takes more effort to fight through that fear. I’m not sure the fear ever totally goes away, but the more you face it the easier it is to identify. When you do, just keep fighting through it. And remind yourself constantly there’s no shame in having your thoughts, your opinions and just being the person you truly are.