Be Prepared to not Be Believed
Buckle up, warrior.
I am a people pleaser, I care about what other people think about me. Not being liked is hard for me. But you need to get yourself to a point where you care more about yourself than what people think.
Not everyone is going to believe you or take you seriously. That’s why you need to mentally prepare yourself for what is coming. Don’t be surprised. Prepare for it. Knowing that the punches are coming will make you better able to defend yourself.
Arm yourself with knowledge, terminology, and DOCUMENTATION.