Originally Posted by TakingCharge999

Hi Saint Francis

Have you read "Codependent no more" by Melody Beattie?
Do you have a therapist or counselor?

Those 2 tools have helped me a great deal sort out why I always felt depleted of my energy. I did not give things to others because I wanted, they were "gifts with strings attached", I gave my time, work, emotions, body, soul, everything... in order to obtain love and acceptance... and I always failed... or what people gave me back was not enough.

I believe those are learned patterns and only a professional can help you sort out the role you have had in the past and help you not to repeat them. Hugs!!