Acquiring an audience is a marathon, not a sprint. Don't get disheartened if you don't see results right away, focus on steady growth and build a connection that will last!
There’s no one like you there has never been anyone like you there shall never be anyone like you therefore know yourself be yourself. Authenticity is EVERYTHING!
Holding back your feelings to keep the "peace" isn’t doing your or anyone else any favors.
I’ll advise you start telling people how you really feel and see how they react to it. You’ll never lose close friends by being honest.