Periagoge
Scenario

When supporting a friend in crisis becomes unsustainable

My closest friend has been going through a really hard time for the past year and I've been trying to be supportive, but they've started calling me multiple times a day and expecting me to be available for every crisis, and I'm starting to feel resentful but guilty about feeling resentful.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Genuine care has created an unspoken expectation that's overwhelming the helper and potentially not serving the person in need.

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

“Where Are You with African ubuntu and intergenerational responsibility?”

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.

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