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Mar 07, 2012, 11:35 PM
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Member Since: Mar 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 49
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For all my life i've been seen as the "strong one" or "the tough one" (not just among my family but my friends too) because i appear to handle things better than the others. I feel like im taken for granted because I listen and try my hardest to help others with their problems, be there for them when they need me, and rarely ask for help in return. I often keep my problems to myself and deal with them on my own because I dont want to burden others with them.
I think people misinterpret this though, and end up thinking that i dont have problems. when in reality i do.
when i do open up I feel as if its not taken seriously because theyre used to my being the one who doesnt break down. How does one get help for their problems if theyre percieved differently than others? Its discouraging to have your problems being underrated by those you care about. Im so tired of being the one that keeps things together. Im exhausted and overwhelmed. How do i rid myself of that burden without hurting those around me? Help? 
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