People no longer appreciate the good deeds we do for them. Sometimes giving too much can make us feel taken advantage of. They no longer respect us because they expect us to help them right away, especially in times of need. But why don’t they give a shit about our needs too?
However, it is not about how much we give, but about how much love we put into the act of giving. We may not have the same status in life, but we can all take time to help others. Helping here does not mean monetary values but our willingness to help. If we can’t, we can simply give our understanding and emphatic sympathy.
Give and help without expecting anything in return. If we give only to receive something in return, then it is better not to give more. But sometimes we feel guilty about giving because some people use emotional blackmail just to get what they want. I don’t know why there are people who have the habit of imposing too much to the point of abusing my kindness. They want me to suffer the consequences of their foolish actions too.
I don’t want to hurt especially if it already involves my family. But in doing so, I am the one who is hurt because I am always the one who will give up and sacrifice everything for the good of my family. Why can’t they appreciate my value to them? Why do they want me to do all the work for them? Even just going to the barangay room to have them evaluate our land, they can’t do it. My uncle often says that he won’t take me long if I’m going to be the one to go and process what needs to be done. But why can’t they do it themselves?
I am very upset with my uncles. They depend so much on me that I feel abused. If I say NO, they usually accuse me of being disobedient when in fact I’m the only one they can trust, but I only have one body. I can’t do all the things they want me to do. I also need to earn to support the needs of my children, which is my top priority. Why can’t they understand that I already have a family of my own?
I am always willing to help them. But why are they hurt when I can’t prioritize them? I love you all, but you are hurting me emotionally because you are not satisfied with what I can only offer. They want to have all of me. But I also have children to consider.
I know the importance of helping them, but they must also respect my decisions.
