My closest friend has been going through a really dark period for over a year and I've been their primary support, but recently I've started to feel resentful and exhausted and then guilty about feeling resentful. I don't know how to set boundaries without abandoning them when they most need support.
More people experience this than they realize.
The mathematics of care can become unsustainable even when the love remains genuine.
“Where Are You with Codependency?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.