Caution: savior complex

so comfortable, yet so destructive to my soul.

chasing the need to  be needed

chasing the need to be someone’s savior

because i am nothing,

if not everything to someone else.

i am nothing for myself

Even though i have saved myself many of times

those victories not worth counting

those ribbons are packed away in some closet somewhere

out of sight, far away.

 

CAUTION

failure to save others from themselves

leaves the heart an open wound

with scars much deeper, that take longer to heal

 

CAUTION

failure to save others from themselves

could cause serious adverse reactions

financial issues, depression, PTSD, suicidality, even death

CAUTION

Even when others tell you it’s not your fault

you wont believe them

when you are encouraged to be proud of your victories

failures will always cloud your vision.