Fears Of Abandonment
The conversation shifted, and I caught the panic creeping into their voices as they spoke about the possibility of me needing time away. David’s tone was tight with worry: “What if she can’t help anymore?” Lisa responded with quiet concern. The words hit me like a punch. They couldn’t imagine managing without me. I wasn’t just a helper—I was their crutch, something they took completely for granted. It felt surreal to hear how much my absence could shake the balance of their world.
Fears Of Abandonment
A Realization Dawns
Standing there, the truth hit me like lightning—they hadn’t really considered my needs or feelings at all. After months of running their seamless routines, I was nothing more than background noise. Their lives leaned on me, but my own existence felt invisible. It was a bitter truth to accept, but in that moment, I knew things had to change. I had to put my own needs first before I became nothing more than a permanent fixture in their story.
A Realization Dawns
