Abigail Blackburn PsyD

You feel like you're drifting—maybe even lost. You give everything to those around you, yet no one seems to be there to take care of you. It’s as if you’re drowning, and no one notices.

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The weight of it all makes you feel sick, sometimes so much that you miss work. If one more person asks for something, you might just explode. Your eating habits are all over the place—just last night, you finished an entire pizza. You’re at your breaking point. You’re constantly giving, yet those around you still complain about your attitude.

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They say:

"You’re angry."
"You’re too negative."
"You don’t take care of yourself."
"I’m worried about you."

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But they don’t see how much you already do. You’ve always taken care of everyone else. And in return? More demands. More expectations.

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You’re running on empty, and there’s nothing left to give…