I've even made a career out of people pleasing. And then, I switched careers into something where I confronted people in power. Then, I switched back and now I'm paid to suck up to people for their money (no, it's not quite that graphic, mostly more symbolic).

This is my way of processing my funky childhood and early experiences in our culture which, especially for women, sometimes rewards disregard for self in favor of pleasing and caring for others. (sorry to get political here, but that's what I got).

Some day, I will have completed these development tasks.....I will be done, and I will be unconcerned about who I please or displease. And I'll no longer be posting on pc and I will be perfect.... in heaven. Kidding! Until then, I sure hear you....loud and clear.

thank god I am not the only one.