I Need Someone to Talk to

I need someone to talk to, but also want someone to talk to.

I'm pretty scatter-brained right now. I honestly don't even know how to word this. I've been through so much in life, and feel so fortunate to have come out the other side, that I feel extremely lucky, and a little guilty. I want to spill everything given to me back out to others, and this makes it really hard to ask for help.

Every time I ask for help, that's energy I'm not spending on restoring someone else, and that feels selfish. But sometimes this is true: Sometimes, I need someone to talk to.

If you need someone too, my metaphorical door is always open.

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SW-User

Sometimes you have to be a bit selfish to be able to be selfless.
If you don't take care of yourself, you're not going to be able to give back in a wholesome way.
I'm very much like that. I can never ask for help and will never burden anyone else. But sometimes, you just have to.

Randall · 31-35, M

@SW-User An empty cup cannot fill another, I suppose. Thanks for the words of wisdom. <3

SW-User

@Randall You're welcome. And you know my inbox is open if you ever feel up to it.

GwydionFrost · 56-60, M

It's true-- first rule of caregiving!

SW-User

@GwydionFrost Yes. :)

Randall · 31-35, M

@SW-User I'm sincerely grateful for this.

GwydionFrost · 56-60, M

@Randall You're doing well, if you have @SW-User in your corner. She's the secret ingredient in awesomesauce. ;)

SW-User

@GwydionFrost Awww. You flatter me. :D

GwydionFrost · 56-60, M

@SW-User Flattery is unearned or undeserved. You've earned yours. <3

Randall · 31-35, M

@GwydionFrost She puts the rad in radish. XD

SW-User

@GwydionFrost @Randall You're both sweet. :D Lol.