ladies and gentlemen today I want to talk about a harsh but important reality people abandon the ones they are using it's a painful truth but recognizing and understanding it can Empower us to protect ourselves and cultivate healthier more fulfilling relationships we've all encountered people who seem to be there for us who seem to care but whose true intentions are revealed over time they take from us benefit from our kindness our resources our emotional support and then when we no longer serve their purpose they disappear this can leave us feeling used betrayed and deeply hurt but
today I want to shift our Focus from the pain of being used to the strength and wisdom we can gain from these experiences firstly let's acknowledge the pain it's real it's valid and it's okay to feel hurt when someone you trusted abandons you it cuts deep you might question your worth your judgment and your ability to trust others but remember their actions are a reflection of them not of you you are not to blame for someone else's lack of integrity and respect now let's turn that pain into Power the first step is recognizing the signs
of someone using you people who use others are often manipulative they might shower you with attention and affection when they need something but become distant when you need support they may make promises they don't keep or take advantage of your generosity and kindness without reciprocating learn to identify these patterns awareness is your first line of defense next set boundaries boundaries are essential for protecting yourself from being used they are not walls to keep people out but guidelines for healthy interactions communicate your limits clearly and confidently if someone consistently disrespects your boundaries they showing you who
they truly are believe them and take action to protect yourself it's also crucial to cultivate self-respect and self-worth people who use others often prey on those who doubt their own value know your worth you deserve relationships that are mutual respectful and supportive invest in yourself pursue your passions nurture your talents and take care of your well-being when you value yourself you attract people who value you too surround yourself with genuine people build a support network of friends and loved ones who truly care about you these are the people who are there for you in good
times and bad who offer support without expecting anything in return they are your anchors lean on them and let their love and support remind you of your worth forgive yourself for being used it's easy to fall into self-blame and regret but but remember being used is not your fault you trusted and gave of yourself which are not weaknesses but strengths learn from the experience and use it to grow stronger and wiser forgiveness is not about excusing the actions of others but about freeing yourself from the burden of anger and resentment embrace the Lessons Learned every
experience no matter how painful offers an opportunity for growth what did you learn about yourself what did you learn about others how can you use this knowledge to build healthier relationships in the future reflect on these questions and let the answers guide you towards a brighter more fulfilling future lastly don't let the actions of a few taint your view of the world yes there are people who will use and abandon you but there are also many who will love support and stand by you focus on the good the genuine connections and let them restore your
faith in people in conclusion people who use and abandon others are a reality of life but you have the power to protect yourself to learn and grow from these experiences and to build relationships that are based on mutual respect and genuine care recognize the signs set boundaries cultivate self-respect surround yourself with genuine people forgive yourself embrace the lessons and maintain your faith in the goodness of others