Prioritize your safety. I suppose this sounds stupid because it’s so obvious, but seriously, prioritize it. I mean looking at all the evil in the world, there’s so much in this day and age that can trip us up. Once tripped up, we tend to not recover because we don’t see the point. I promise you there is a point, there is always a point to life.
One thing you can do is stop allowing people to intimidate you for something that is meaningful to you, stand up for yourself. You don’t need to go crazy and start a riot (unless you think it’s worth it) but pay back the debt/offence with true steadfast might. Be courageous and bold, and fight back with true wisdom.
Another thing is prioritize your health by eating well and exercising well. Look, in any situation, whether you are trying to defend in speech or physically, you should give yourself an able body to do so. Your physiological wellness is so important, because strong body means strong mind and so your spirit will be more confident, therefore you feel more peace. Peace is probably the biggest indicator of safety.
Lastly, be discerning over what is right, and what you think is wrong. There is a lot in this world that is not true to the way it looks, but you must not be deceived. Practice working out what is going to harm you and what won’t. In the long run, your whole life will be improve as you have better friends who will in fact prioritize your safety for you.