Dear
Natasha,
I have a question and I'm not sure if you have the answer or not but you do a pretty great job with giving advice. Sooo, I have an issue of always internalizing other people's problems. How do I stop?
Signed,
Overburdened
Dear
Overburdened,
"The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing... not healing, not curing... that is a friend who cares.” ― Henri Nouwen
That quote right there was ordained by The Father, The Son, AND The Holy Ghost! I'm over here shouting because I honestly couldn't have said it better myself. You can't carry the weight of everyone's problems on your shoulders because then where would that leave you? It would ultimately destroy you. Sometimes people just need a listening ear and the belief that you care. That's it. Not a solution. Just a friend. And that's enough. And you have to accept that it's enough. Everybody has issues. Don't internalize theirs. Leave room for yourself in your obviously huge heart. In this instance it's perfectly fine to be selfish. How can you help others if you can't help yourself? Self-preservation is key. In the meantime, just love your friends. Trust me when I say it's more than enough. Let it go boo.
xoxo,
Natasha Marie
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