empathy burnout is real. after all these years of understanding the people around you, trying to put yourself on their situation, putting others first before you, and now you're drained & have became indifferent.
I bumped into a high school friend and told her, “Awusemhle!” Her response? “Back in school, we were the ugly ones, and now the beautiful ones have faded—now it’s our turn to shine.” I was left speechless after that! 😅