I've been playing the cards I'm dealt...

Lately, I've been ignoring some cards and I'm starting to see the results of my absence.

I never realized the effect my presence has on people until tonight.

It just takes so much out of me. Should I just suck it up since I'm the only one that can help?

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thinkingoutloud · F

Sucking it up means you are not true to yourself.
I don't think this situation is black or white. I don't think there is one answer.
Maybe it's working out a fine balance of being there for someone without compromised self.
Also, people have to learn to be self sufficient. What if you always being there for someone doesn't allow them that? I say this not knowing the dynamics of these people in your life.

Overall, I think it is self abandonment to do things out of sucking it up because of cards we are dealt.

darknessprevails · 26-30, M

@thinkingoutloud i hear ya. I just know i'd be blaming myself should something happen. Knowing full well I could have sacrificed a bit of myself/happiness to help.

Queendragonfly · 31-35, F

The only one who can help with what? Is it life or death important? If not I think you must prioritise you above being everyone's extra hand.

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