To be fair many people out there are just becoming more horrible and its not worth your effort ;)
this post was submitted on 11 Jul 2025
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I have something like your problem. I try to be really patient and caring, but it’s gotten to the point where I have a reputation among my friends and family for it. Now I have more people to support than I can handle emotionally. My battery isn’t dead, but now it’s like blowing a breaker if the draw on any given day is too much.
Caregiver burnout is a thing. Don't set yourself on fire to keep others warm.
Don't set yourself on fire to keep others warm
Really like this. Is that from somewhere?
It sure is, but I have no idea from where. Picked it up online long ago.
It’s impossible for me. I always turn into the personal therapist. I see too much. And I can’t help it. Just ended a friendship over this because it was exhausting to maintain.
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If my boss is in a talkative mood by the time I get home from work I don't want to hear another human at all.
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kicks you in the balls
Yes.
Want to be friends, but then never talk? Like ever?
Sounds like my kind of friendship. I'm in!
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