Surround yourself with creatures who:

know you're special and treat you as such
validate you
appreciate you for who you are
show their love readily
are there for you when they can be
have your back
know how to -gently- correct you or give advice
respect your boundaries
discuss things calmly when there is an issue
are kind to others, including you
are compassionate towards those in need
care for you without being pushy

You deserve friends who appreciate you. Never shrink yourself just to be accepted.

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