Who Cares if They Don’t Like You?

Don’t let yourself be manipulated

Photo by Sivani B on Unsplash

When I was a kid, I didn’t have many friends. I was also a people pleaser. Connection?

The reasons were not that complex.

I was the oldest child and the girl in an Indian household. Culturally, I was driven to make sure everyone was happy. Plus that is my natural tendency — I am a happy person and…