I am very familiar with issue of conformity in the line study, being that I am a social psychologist. Not everyone conformed and not every time, thank goodness.

I'm sorry folks have ganged up on you and tried to keep you from changing.

My suggestion is to start seeing a therapist (don't tell anybody), so you can get the support you need to be your own person. I had to do that in my personal life.

These folks are not going to change, given that something keeps them conforming. Fear? Wanting to stay in the good graces of the family?

I am behind you all the way. Please keep us informed. Okay?