I’ve always found myself baffled by people who don’t take care of themselves—not just in terms of hygiene, but also in life as a whole. It’s one thing to occasionally slip up (we all have our moments), but to consistently neglect yourself, to waste a perfectly healthy body doing absolutely nothing, and then rely on others’ sympathy? That’s something I just can’t wrap my head around.
What if the sympathy runs out? Then what? What are you going to do with yourself when there’s no one left to lean on, no one left to clean up your mess or take responsibility for your choices?
I’ve tried—really tried—to understand. I’ve asked myself countless times: how does someone reach that point? Why would they choose this path? But no matter how much I try to empathize, I can’t seem to find a good reason. Sure, life is tough; we all go through struggles. But there’s a difference between going through hard times and completely giving up on yourself.
And the audacity—the audacity—to be demanding on top of that? It’s beyond me. To expect help, support, or sympathy when you’re not even trying to help yourself feels… unfair, doesn’t it? I’ve seen these kinds of people. I’ve met them. And I don’t feel pity or anger; just confusion.
Why would anyone squander their potential like that? Especially when so many people in the world would give anything for a fraction of what they have—a healthy body, a second chance, or even just a bit of support.
I know this might sound harsh, and maybe I’m missing a crucial perspective here. But can someone explain it to me? How do you make sense of it? Is it fear, laziness, or something deeper that holds these people back? If you have insights, I genuinely want to understand because I’m at a loss.
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