My neighbor keeps asking me to watch her kids for free while she goes to the casino and I say yes every time even though it is affecting my own children's bedtime routine and my marriage.
More people experience this than they realize.
Your identity as a good person has become dependent on never disappointing anyone, even when helping hurts those you love most.
“Where Are You with Codependency?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.