Why do I care so much?

[eternal_gale]

I don't understand it. I always put others first. Every time I feel like crap and someone else needs me, I stay for them. I completely disregard my emotional well-being because I want to help, I'm needed

Comments

Reality check

[old_cutter_john]

I'm not like the rest either, and I'm glad of it too. But you're taking it too far. The balance is difficult to learn. A good rule to start with is this: Never do for someone else what he wouldn't do for himself if he could. There's a lot more, but if you start there, you'll still be a saint, but considerably less a martyr.

Re: Reality check

[eternal_gale]

There's just something that I've forgotten...Things are easy to forget when I'm like that, but I was still foolish to dismiss it. There is no excuse. Venting like that made me feel slightly better for that moment, but I was blind. I need a wake up call, and I'm going to give myself one.

[wishforoblivion]

i see you as one of the strongest people i know for putting others before yourself. i dont know how you do it.