Venting People only reach out when they want something

[peridot-tears]

Kind of angry that the people in my life only reach out to me when they need something. My mom wants to talk about my siblings, my dad wants to use me as a therapist for work stress, brother wants to talk about himself, my friend wants to pass the time so she won't have to wait as long for her hangout with her friends. No one wants to check on me, to see how I'm feeling. Then they'll be shocked and wonder "why" when I'm gone. Maybe you should have asked then!!

 

[deadbidaylight]

I'm so sorry you're feeling this way and being treated like that. I absolutely relate to what you're saying and the feeling is crushing. It's really hard when everyone around you just takes and takes and takes until you're left with nothing left to give. You can't pour from an empty cup.

It's hard to exist in a world where you're the one caring about everyone else or being used yourself while everyone else is only in it for themselves. And I believe most people these days are in it for themselves before anything else. There's a select few of people like us and it seems that we all end up feeling the same. It's not much to ask to be seen, heard and recognized. But for the majority of people out there, stepping out of their own shit to do that for someone is an impossible task. It seems as though everyone has forgotten the one rule we all learned as kids: "treat people the way you want to be treated." It really shows the state that humanity is in these days and it's frightening and disgusting.

Keep being true to yourself. If you're being treated this way, you are likely an extremely good person. The world needs more of you, and I'm grateful that you're still here. A person like you is hard to find and a true hidden gem. It's a blessing and a curse, but I see you.

 

[Haematemesis]

the exact same experiences...
you are not alone

 

[divinemistress87]

Sadly you only have yourself at the end of the day