just think about it like this. what is the worst thing that could happen? someone saying some hurtful things? well, you can use the "you just mocked me for smth i cant control" trump card. or, if you have the patience for it, you can explain it to them in more detail. and nothing worse can happen than that. so what is there to fear? realistically, nothing i could think of. if you think about what the worst possible thing that can happen is before doing something, you are gonna be fine. this applies to all situations, not just speaking to people.