Should I drink?

The issue is, do you think more of yourself or others? Since when do we have to oblige or please others? It is not their job to decide your worth. The number one rule that keeps a person straight in life, and priorities straight, is to remember this one thing. [b]Always[/b] tell yourself the truth. The truth always sets you free, then you won't have to lie about yourself. You can accept yourself for who you truly are. When we lie about what, or who we are, that is what brings on low self-esteem, low self-confidence, and that turns into hating ourselves because we weren't being true to our own feelings, nor did we stand up for what and who we know we are. Those that who cannot accept us as we are, are the ones that are not our true friends. With true friends, you can be who you truly are, and they won't leave. If they do, who needs them?!! We weren't created to be people-pleasers. I'm so proud of you for bringing the subject up, as I know it was so hard for you, but just think of how many other people you may help because you were so brave and forthcoming. God bless you for that and I know that you can do this, Dan.