Baybreeze · 41-45, F
And it's utterly exhausting. I began being a people pleaser as a kid Bec my home life was a nightmare. I thought,* I hope no one thinks of me as bad or as dirt as my mom does,so I'll do or be whatever they need. * Little did I know over giving does not increase your value at all. Or self esteem. It just makes you frustrated, Bec not many will reciprocate 🥺
LadyBronte · 61-69, F
@Baybreeze It is exhausting, running on empty, with nothing to fill your tank. You're right. In the end, giving doesn't increase your value, it just leaves you empty.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
LadyBronte · 61-69, F
@whowasthatmaskedman Sometimes we don't get a choice. It is what it is.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@LadyBronte Dont get me wrong. I wouldnt change a thing. On balance I have had way more luck than I deserve. And the sense of accomplishment where it matters most sustains me. The load is gone now and I sense something missing at times..😷
LadyBronte · 61-69, F
@whowasthatmaskedman I do believe understand what you mean, as much as I can anyway, since I haven't experienced it. Your situation is tough.
BrandNewMan · 61-69, M
LadyBronte · 61-69, F
@BrandNewMan For me, it is a little of both. Either way, the result is the same. 😞
LadyBronte · 61-69, F
@Mindful Unfortunately there is.