@denizakana: One of the unexpected parts of healing is empathy fatigue and the guilt that comes with it. You become more aware of unhealthy patterns, and things you once had endless patience for can suddenly feel exhausting or even triggering. It’s almost as if your empathy switch flips. Your mind starts protecting the peace you’ve worked so hard to find, leaving you with less emotional capacity to carry other people’s struggles. And then comes the guilt. You wonder if you’ve become less compassionate, when really, you may just be emotionally exhausted. You’re not necessarily losing your empathy. You’re learning that you can care about someone without carrying their pain. And you don’t need to feel guilty for protecting your peace. #empathyfatigue #HealingJourney #selfawareness #MentalHealthAwareness #emotionalhealing