Happy Being Miserable

There comes a time when you reach your limit with certain people. You’ve been there for them, offered support, even suggested professional help, but no matter what you do, they seem more comfortable in their misery, moving from one disaster to the next.

Letting go is necessary. At some point, you realise you can’t keep fighting their battles for them. Letting go isn’t about giving up. It’s about setting boundaries. They may accuse you of abandoning them, but the truth is, change only happens when someone is ready. If they refuse to take responsibility for their life, staying stuck becomes a choice.

You can’t force transformation on someone who isn’t willing to grow, so you need to define your boundaries. When you finally draw the line, some may call you mean, negative, or judgmental, but that’s just their defense mechanism kicking in. They don’t want to admit they’ve pushed too far for too long. Since they won’t set their own boundaries, you’re left with no choice but to set yours: physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Letting go isn’t weakness. It’s self-preservation. Give yourself credit for choosing peace over exhaustion. You deserve it.