Being True to Yourself?

I present a somewhat odd subject for all of you to digest and think about.

Are you being true to yourself? If not, why? What exactly does it mean to be true to yourself in the first place?

Let me start with one of my personal experiences..

I am a people pleaser. But I like to be independent and make sure my personal choices satisfy me and not someone else. My most obvious problem that stems from the people pleasing is my appearance. Deep down, I love the dark side. I love deep colors, nonhuman colors in my hair, just a deeper and richer aesthetic in general. But for basic respect and social acceptance, at one point in my life, I gave all of it up. My hair went from blues and purples to brown. My lovely dark clothes were donated and I purchased 'trendy' clothing that I felt uncomfortable in. All because I couldn't stand up for myself and what made me feel the best. I wasn't being faithful to myself. Not at all. It took a very long time and a very loving, patient husband for me to show any bit of individuality.

Ask yourself. Am I truly living up to what I really want..or am I letting another control my happiness?