The old man I helped during his heart attack keeps bringing me cookies and calling me his angel but I was just doing what anyone should do.
More people experience this than they realize.
The intensity of life-threatening situations can create disproportionate emotional bonds that feel uncomfortable to the helper who sees their actions as ordinary human decency.
“Where Are You with Emergency and first aid — evidence-based?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.