For the unofficial therapist ready to finally show up for themselves

Do any of these feel familiar?

The yes comes out before we’ve even had a chance to check in with ourselves. Reading the room, anticipating the need, showing up before anyone even asks — it’s innate.
“Yeah, I got it.” “No problem.” “No worries, I’ll take care of it.” “People have so much going on, I can make it happen.” We’re super capable of taking on a lot.
The one everyone runs to when they need something. We’re really good at holding things up and together without a second thought.
The idea of putting ourselves first feels foreign — maybe even a little wrong. Like we haven’t quite earned it yet.

The requests keep coming. The calendar keeps filling. And somehow we keep finding ourselves saying yes.
There are days when the weight of all of it feels like too much. But the weight has become so familiar we push through anyway — sometimes without realizing how heavy it actually has become.
I really do love being there for my people.
I feel like I should because I could! They wouldn’t have asked unless they really needed it. Saying “no” feels wrong.

We choose to ignore the feelings because it feels like they shouldn’t be there

But we’re also kind of resentful

Feel like we can’t take it anymore

Alone

And wonder, why can’t anyone do this for me?