There are days where I carry so much on my shoulders that it feels like the world forgets I’m human too. I pour out love, support, and energy into others, but often find myself feeling overlooked and undervalued. It’s a heavy truth to admit, but the weight is real.
I’ve always been that person people run to, someone’s safe space, someone’s healer, someone’s encourager. But when the tables turn, silence often answers back. It hurts being the most supportive person in the room, yet the least supported when I need it.
I don’t have “real friends” because I pick up on energy too easily. I can feel when someone’s intentions aren’t pure, when envy lingers in their spirit, or when they’re only around for what I can give and not who I am. My energy doesn’t lie to me, and I’ve learned to honor that. Protecting my peace means letting go of bonds that drain instead of pour.
Still, this path isn’t easy. Being misunderstood, carrying unspoken battles, and navigating life with so much responsibility can feel lonely. Overwhelm creeps in, and sometimes I wonder when it will ever be my turn to feel held, celebrated, and valued without having to prove my worth.
But here’s the thing.. I’ve started turning that pain into power. I’ve realized that my value doesn’t depend on how others see me, but on how I choose to see myself. Healing is my rebellion. Self-love is my protection. And honoring my boundaries is the way I reclaim my power.
So yes, I get overwhelmed. I get tired. I feel undervalued. But I refuse to let it define me. Instead, I’m learning to value myself so deeply that I no longer settle for less than I deserve.
If you’re reading this and feeling the same, know this...you’re not alone. Your light is still sacred, even when others fail to see it. And maybe, just maybe, the love you’ve been giving so freely is the same love you’re being called to give to yourself first.
Love Caniesha 🫶