The Shocking Truth About Self-Sacrifice: Are You Mistaking It for Kindness Without Even Knowing?
I used to think being kind meant always putting others first—no matter what. Saying yes when I wanted to say no. Giving more than I had to give. Ignoring my own needs just to make someone else’s life easier.
I thought I was being generous, compassionate, selfless. But over time, I started feeling drained, unappreciated, even resentful. That’s when I realized: I wasn’t just being kind—I was sacrificing myself in ways that weren’t healthy.
Kindness and self-sacrifice aren’t the same thing, but it’s easy to confuse them. And when you do, you may not even notice the unhealthy patterns you’ve fallen into.
