So many of these responses ring true for me.

Number one thing I've learned.

"No" is a complete sentence. Saying no is not being mean. Saying yes when I want to say no causes me to feel resentment and act out.

Number 2, people don't have to like me. The world will not end if I don't please every human on the planet. It's more important for me to please myself.

Thanks for this thread!