I don't disagree. At times I'll be their emotional punching bag. I take the pain so they don't have to. That said, I don't do this for anyone. I only go so far for those I've found to be able to connect with in one way or another. They don't even realise the toll their actions/words inflict. I found it's best not to tell them. When I do they just leave sooner for "my sake". Ultimately, they're all good people. It just sucks being the one on the sidelines, one that people go to when it's opportunistic to do so. I'd change my methods if they weren't proven to be effective. I saved a life once. And I watched so many flourish.
Is it normal to see oneself as a mere side character others lives?
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I don't disagree. At times I'll be their emotional punching bag. I take the pain so they don't have to. That said, I don't do this for anyone. I only go so far for those I've found to be able to connect with in one way or another. They don't even realise the toll their actions/words inflict. I found it's best not to tell them. When I do they just leave sooner for "my sake". Ultimately, they're all good people. It just sucks being the one on the sidelines, one that people go to when it's opportunistic to do so. I'd change my methods if they weren't proven to be effective. I saved a life once. And I watched so many flourish.