Stop being a people pleaser. Be your own advocate. Be proud of yourself.
"God, I know you got me so... I am going to relax and let you be you :-)" "Be the reason someone feels welcomed,...
"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does...
Karma is a bitch, but so are scammers. Don't be subject to it. Be better than it.