Dear Fruzsina,

I have the same issue, but with friends AND family. It seems like I am the one making all the effort and I get no love, support or appreciation back. But then when you focus on yourself and what you want to do and where YOU want to go, and you low-key give up on them (not literally) you will find that one friend (whom you’ve totally forgotten about or taken for granted) has reached out. Or that your family, who act like they don’t a damn, actually do love you very much!

I still struggle with the same issue, especially with a stepmother that goes out of her way to put me down, but I promise you…counting your blessings and taking it day by day is the best solution. And always always put yourself first.

Abbey