Cry Quote by Rachel Lloyd
““I am both numb and oversensitive, overwhelmed by the need, the raw and desperate need of the girls I am listening to and trying to help. I'm overdosing on the trauma of others, while still barely healing from my own. I cry for hour at home and have fitful nights of little sleep. My nightmares resurface as my own pain is repeated to me, magnified a thousand times. It feels insurmountable. How can you save everyone? How can you rescue them? How do you get over your pain? How do you ever feel normal?””
About This Quote
Empathy overload can overwhelm helpers; personal healing is needed before rescuing others.
In simple terms: Helping others can overwhelm; heal yourself first.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize self‑care.
Themes
empathy
trauma
boundaries
Mood
empathetic
exhausted
Type
reflective
cautionary
When to use this quote
- counseling
- support groups
- personal therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑care
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect your own wellbeing?
- When do you step back?
A Different Perspective
Saving everyone is impossible; set realistic limits.
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