
I’ve seen first-hand how resilient the human spirit can be. I’ve made strong emotional connections with people that are radically different from myself. I’ve felt the gratitude from people who are finally feeling relief from life burdens that they’ve …
But after spending all day listening to people without talking about myself, I sometimes just don’t have the energy to hear another person complain. I’ve had to cancel plans and reject invitations to take care of myself. Having to set that boundary every once in a while is difficult, but necessary.