Some people will bend over backwards to protect the ones who hurt them…
And turn around and question the ones who have never done a thing wrong.
Read that again.
It’s wild to watch someone defend the very person who’s caused them the most heartache, the most chaos, the most sleepless nights…
But somehow hold the steady, loyal, always-there person under a microscope.
Especially when it’s family.
They’ll excuse the lies.
They’ll justify the manipulation.
They’ll say, “That’s just how they are.”
They’ll forgive behavior that’s been toxic since day one.
But the one who’s shown up?
The one who’s stayed quiet, respectful, consistent?
The one who’s never lied, never betrayed, never caused drama?
That person has to fight for a seat at the table.
Make it make sense.
Sometimes people don’t want to see the bigger picture because if they look at it, they’d have to admit they’ve been protecting the wrong person all along. And that truth is uncomfortable.
So instead, they get mad at the safe one.
They project onto the loyal one.
They drain the good one.
And the saddest part?
The good one starts questioning themselves.
Let me say this for anyone who needs to hear it:
If you’ve been honest since day one…
If you’ve carried the weight quietly…
If you’ve loved without manipulation…
You should never have to beg to be valued.
Stop fighting for a place where you’ve already earned your spot.
Stop shrinking to make liars comfortable.
Stop over-explaining your heart to people who only listen when it fits their narrative.
Some people would rather protect chaos than admit they chose wrong.
But that’s not your burden to carry.
The truth always surfaces. It always does.
And the ones who were steady?
They’ll be the ones who walk away with peace.
If this resonates, share it. Someone else needs to hear they’re not crazy. ❤️
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