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  • October 15, 2025 at 5:56 am #450924
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    A friend came up to me the other night, blacked out, and I felt the need to take care of him, as I know he has been struggling with alcohol. After standing outside for a moment, he started to cry and told me that he’s trying so hard to be better because of me. That I’m his inspiration.

    I didn’t know how to take that information. The first thought that popped into my mind was Why me? I know why he feels this way, but why can’t I accept and take this as a compliment?

    Over the next few hours, I really pondered why I can’t be proud of who I am and how I help my closest friends, whether by giving them advice or simply listening.

    About a week later, I am still trying to process the emotion.

    October 17, 2025 at 5:12 am #450997
    Bridie
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    You are clearly a kind and compassionate friend, sometimes being humble leads you to that place? It’s great that your friend recognised this and gave you some insight into yourself.

    It is hard sometimes to recognise good qualities in yourself 🙂

    October 17, 2025 at 5:53 pm #451017
    Thomas168
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    To be held as an inspiration is to be held to a higher standard. Being judged as a person better than someone else makes one think. If you should fall then would everyone else who looks up to you fall? Are you responsible for another’s life? It is a difficult place to be when people hold you to a different standard. Some might take it as a compliment and leave it as that. Others would let the ego grow. And then there are those who self reflect. And wonder what that means.

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