Chapter 2: An Over-Giver's Burden
As she grew older, her life became a pattern of giving. She gave her time, her energy, her heart - everything she could. She became the invisible backbone of her family, filling gaps no one else noticed. Cooking meals, running errands, offering emotional support; her efforts were endless, yet they seemed to vanish into thin air.
Her sacrifices were taken for granted, her kindness mistaken for obligation. Gratitude, a word she longed to hear, never made its way to her. Instead, she was met with indifference or, worse, criticism. "You could've done better," they'd say, not realizing she had already given her best.