If not you, who?

Who’s job is it to meet your needs? One guess. Yep. YOUR JOB.

And mine. And everyone else. It is primarily our very own first priority to meet our own needs, at least once you are capable (around aged 15 through becoming an “adult” - although that is subjective).

As you grow, hopefully you are learning how to understand your needs and advocate for them. Sadly, many of us don’t learn about boundary-setting until MUCH older - if at all..

AND it is ONE THOUSAND PERCENT your job - and your job alone - to look after your needs (once you are capable). That does not mean you have to single-handedly address all of these needs - you could not. It IS your job to get them met, through your methods - whether that means finding a safe place to sleep, purchasing food, or asking for a hug. You may ALSO be responsible for another human, but it is your job to meet your needs first (good luck feeding a child when you haven’t eaten or slept in 3 days).

Note: not only are babies unable to fend for themselves and need major levels of care, often humans of all ages become unable to look after their own needs. These people need the rest of us to be healthy enough to support MORE than just our own needs - mental, physical, financial, etc. These are not bad people - in fact, live long enough and you will find yourself yet again reliant on the kindness - or at least care - from others.