We were taught to give our power to god-knows-who-and-what.
We were taught that we are powerless. That all we have left is shame and guilt. Why? So we can be controlled. You can always control those who are vulnerable and does not believe in themselves. How? By inducing fear. Make them fear everything and anything and you got yourself with some crowd.
How do you stay true to yourself?
Remember that you are unique. Remember that you are a creator.
You have power within yourself, before anything else. You were great before anyone told you otherwise. You have greatness within you.