Today, I came to the unpleasant realization that my friends only keep me around because I’m nice, know when to keep my mouth shut, and am willing to listen to them vent. In short, I’m the therapist friend. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I’m mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted, and I feel like the only person I can talk to who actually listens is my therapist. FML
Today, after my therapist told me I should open up to my friends more, I sent a message to a pen-pal and told her that I had asked for and found help with my postpartum troubles. She replied that I'm a bad friend for "always burdening her with my problems." FML
Today, my therapist clapped for me when I told her I'd made a friend. FML
Today, I found out the reason why my therapist was so nice to me all of the time. Apparently, she is afraid that I'm going to stab her if she pisses me off. FML
Today, I started to hate being the "mentally stable friend" because my friends will be talking about mental health and I've got to be the 'all smiles and positive' person who gives them hope in life, but the second I falter I can see everyone shift and I'm just not. Allowed. To. FML
Today, I finally shared some of my insecurities and difficulties I’m experiencing with a close friend. The response was great, they listened, and gave advice. Later I met another friend, who said that they’re here for me. Everyone was just trying to help, but now almost everyone I know knows. I feel worse than before. FML
Today, while I was explaining my troubles to my therapist, he asked me, "And don't you have someone you can tell all that?" FML
Today, I didn't realise that after leaving my ex for someone else that I would need to be a therapist for all of his friends. He was such a garbage human being that he not only drove his friends away, but they all contacted me because I was the only one who "truly understood" how self-absorbed he was. FML
Today, as usual, I'm receiving constant texts and calls. I'm socially exhausted and just want to be left alone, but everyone I complain to just thinks I’m bragging about my popularity. Including my therapist. FML
Today, I was victim to not one but two narcissists. I'd totally thought that these people were my friends, but everyone warned me that, "They’re only your friends when they need something from you.” I should’ve listened. I constantly felt like they were just using me. A "Thank you" goes a long way. FML
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Top comments
D J's MOM 17
if they listen to you on occasion when you need it, then fine. if not.. find some new friends that don't just use you
Tony Burdette 5
I am also the therapist friend, I however love it, I’m useful! Not only do I know when to keep my mouth shut, they also know that if any of them is being a dumbass, I’ll call them a dumbass, I’m not afraid to call them on their bullshit
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Comments (7)
D J's MOM 17
if they listen to you on occasion when you need it, then fine. if not.. find some new friends that don't just use you
Tony Burdette 5
I am also the therapist friend, I however love it, I’m useful! Not only do I know when to keep my mouth shut, they also know that if any of them is being a dumbass, I’ll call them a dumbass, I’m not afraid to call them on their bullshit
voidblack 0
at least you got friends
RichardPencil 32
You ought to charge them.
HonestlyVirgoHonesty 7
That was my story until I set boundaries and found new friends. Don't let them drain you and your energy. It's ok to let them go.
Yudith 28
I don't know who you are, but I like you already.