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Why asking for your own things back feels impossible

My brother borrowed my car six months ago after his was repossessed and now treats it like his own while I take the bus to work and I am too afraid to ask for it back.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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You have learned that your needs matter less than other people's comfort, even when that comfort is built on your sacrifice.

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