Resentment: The Cost of Carrying Everyone

After her 18-year marriage ended, Susanne Cookson found herself with more room in her life. But, instead of slowing down, she gave even more to everyone around her; organizing elaborate family visits, anticipating what people needed, solving problems, and saying, “I’ve got this.”

But beneath her generosity, resentment began to grow. Why was she always the one doing everything? And why didn’t anyone notice she was overwhelmed? Susanne reflects on the people-pleasing and exhausting and unspoken expectations that shaped her relationships. Trying to understand her relationship eventually led her to consider her boundaries and the patterns we may not recognize until we turn our attention back to ourselves.

Does this sound familiar? Next, Susanne dives further into the relationship that was her turning point.