... there are times when my personal medical issues take all of my time and energy and the troubles of others would exhaust my emotional resources.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a reputation for being a good listener and having a good shoulder to cry on. I am happy to listen to my friends’ troubles and offer encouragement when needed.
But there are times when my personal medical issues take all of my time and energy to deal with, and the troubles of others would exhaust my emotional resources. When a friend who’s going through a rough time calls me on a day when I am also having a rough time, how can I respond in a way that will allow me to get the rest I desperately need to recover?
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