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Scenario

When Helping Someone Stay Safe Becomes Your Burden

My coworker keeps asking me to walk to the parking lot with her after late shifts, and I don't mind helping but I'm starting to feel responsible for her safety in a way that stresses me out.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Your willingness to provide protection has evolved into an ongoing responsibility that exceeds your original intent or capacity.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Personal Safety & Emergency Preparedness?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.