I am such a people pleaser. My parents raised me to obey unquestionably authority figures–teachers, doctors, police, and seniors. It is painfully difficult for me to be critical of authority figures. Yet I am now a grown, self-advocate and I can think for myself. I have my own thoughts and feelings with my own wants, needs, hopes, and dreams. I know in the long run, people pleasing won’t bring me happiness, only being true to myself will. So when I am asked to be compliant and just follow along, I need to ask myself is this in my best interest. May be I will, or may be I will engage in further conversation expressing my views. I might even not comply. It becomes a matter of conversation, but I retain authority and control over myself.