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Agree on all counts.
As parents, we tend to cave to our children's needs. But it crosses the line when the self loathing is being taken out on you. Please do what you need to protect your physical and mental health.

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@mkwong, in situations where we are supporting someone who is struggling, it is sometimes an essential and even necessary act of care to prioritize one's own well-being and mental health, as our own capacity to help is directly linked to our own state of health and resilience.