Who are we. . .

What happens to people ? At what point do we decidedly take on the weight of the world and carry those who can't cope ? Is in bred into us, a part of our genetics or perhaps a learned behaviour ? Those who depend on us who have stepped up, whether out of necessity or demand, will they always be dependants ? Are we helping or hurting them ? We all need to lean on someone at some time. But some people can't stand up on their own, and wait for us to come back and pick them up. Which we do, selflessly, time and time again. Why ? It is a part of who we are. What we know ourselves to be. We don't know any another way. So we help as best we can and we don't stop until we know everyone is going to be okay. We worry..... a lot. Then something happens, and you find yourself needing someone, who ? Who do you turn to ? They all know you to be strong, expect you to be strong, they need you to be strong. So what then ? This is who we are, right ? So what then ?