I'm tired of being the one everyone depends on. At 45, I want to be selfish and not be needed for this season of life.
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Kimanzi Constable
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I've been financially successful, so my family and friends often rely on me for financial and emotional support. It's breaking me, so I need a change.
I'm tired of being the one everyone depends on. At 45, I want to be selfish and not be needed for this season of life.
Essay by
Kimanzi Constable
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