Take back control of your mind and your life. Other people will not want to give up their perceptions of having control over you. It's not up to you to change their perceptions. That would be assuming you have control over their minds. Be intentional in your control.
Awareness comes first.
Notice where you are reacting and change to responding. Do the work. You will find it truly amazing and magical how the world around you responds differently to you when you are the one controlling your mind.