“When things got difficult for me, I naturally painted myself as the victim, hoping to receive some attention and compassion from others, and it worked.  What I didn’t realize is that other people could take only so much before my energy became draining.  We all have friends who act like Eeyore, constantly moping and complaining about how the universe has conspired against them, and over time, we find ourselves not wanting to be around them as much.  This only reinforces their belief that they’re on their own, making them double down on their self-victimization.” ~ Humble the Poet, Things No One Else Can Teach Us (Page 219)