I have stopped shrinking in rooms where I am the only one like me; I take my seat like I belong there, because I do. And now I hold the door for the next person coming up behind me. I do not want anyone else to be the last one like them.
More people experience this than they realize.
You stand tall as the only one like you and open doors for those who follow.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.