In this episode, I talk about how hard it can be when someone you care about is constantly carrying stress, anger, or frustration and how sometimes that energy ends up landing on you. I'll share a personal story about navigating a friendship where things feel good one day and tense the next, leaving me feeling drained, hurt, and questioning myself. This isn't about blaming anyone; it's about recognizing when someone else's emotions start affecting your own peace. We'll talk about protecting your energy, putting yourself first without guilt, and learning that caring about someone doesn't mean carrying their emotional weight. Sometimes the people we love are struggling, but that doesn't mean we have to lose ourselves in the process.