Yes, there are things about people we can not change. You either learn to accept it, or move on, but it's difficult sometimes, more complicated in certain situations.
To put it nicely, all I can say from my own experience is that I can sleep at night knowing I don't take advantage of people, and certainly would never imagine doing so to those dear to me.
There has to come a point in ones life where you grow up, and realize I can receive help, and accept it, but only take it when it is actually needed. Knowingly taking something, from someone who worked hard to get it, is very sad and selfish. Especially when you have the means to do so on your own. It's one thing if it's a necessity, and you can't live without. But a luxury is most definitely not a need, it is a WANT.
People work hard for what they have, and you should to. It's one thing to accept a gift, or someones generosity, but when it's taken advantage of, that's just plain unacceptable. Show thanks, and appreciation, that's the least you can do.
There is a lot at stake: relationships, health, self worth and deserved respect. You have to ask yourself, how much is really worth it? Especially when you've lost so much already. Do you say "What the hell, theres not much left to give", "What else do I have to lose" or do you say "I want to salvage whatever there is left, so I'll let it go"? I'm not one to kiss ass, bend over backwards, or cater to anyone, and it feels like we've been catering for quite some time.
Either way I'm at a loss, a huge disadvantage, not for just myself, but my husband and children as well.
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