I Give Too Much and Get Nothing Back

This is a belief expression, not a core belief. It shows up when overgiving becomes the norm—and reciprocity always feels out of reach.

People with this expression often feel stuck between obligation and exhaustion. They don’t necessarily want to stop helping—but feel increasingly resentful, unseen, and emotionally overdrawn.

Pattern Context:

• Common in people who were rewarded for being helpful, selfless, or emotionally strong

• Often develops in dynamics where needs were ignored unless they served someone else

• Leads to chronic boundary collapse, resentment, and hidden burnout

Links to the Belief:

• “I Am Being Used”

• “I Don’t Matter”

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