Bond - thanks - I thought more about what you wrote, that this is to appease me, and not others. That I don't need nor should expect 'credit' or gold stars or whatever from others - that doing so posits that mommy/daddy/other authority figure are still around and that I - immaturely (thanks SD!) - live for their approval.
I appreciate all your advice and time. Luke
M58, xW54 S22, D18 M 1984, D 2016 Living a new life.