I go through life gently, and not with a clenched fist.
But anyone who is going to try to run over me will have to leave a boot print on my chest.
I try to see what I can add to almost every situation.
I go through life talking to people who are working menial jobs and try to thank them and lift them up.
In my life of work, though, people routinely try to run over me or my clients, and I would never consider acquiescing or capitulating.
I also let people know, when necessary, that I make the rules when it comes to my sobriety.
If I'm not comfortable with a circumstance or person, I decline to proceed further and remove myself, irrespective of whether I offend someone.
Good for you for all of your progress.