Oh! Wow ... what a reply you left me here @grimfangs. It seems to me that you enjoy healthy levels of self-acceptance and self-esteem. I am saying this because of the rationale you shared here with me; which I believe paves the way for someone to reach such approach. It is liberating!
Thank you :)
Well, thank you @abigail-dantes. I'll just say that I considered my own choices more important than what other people wanted me to be. In my perspective, that is the way I can find true relationships with people which I can sustain. It was indeed about liberation initially, but I did stumble into something much more wonderful: taking care and responsibility of myself. I've started journeying into self-discovery and self-control. High time I do so.
Thank you once again. Your words are kind and inspirational.