"We start out believing that kindness is an asset, but as we grow older, we begin to realize that not everyone sees it that way. Some people may take our kindness for granted, or even exploit it for their own benefit.

This can be a painful realization. It's difficult to accept that the very thing that we believed made us a good person is not always valued by others. It can be confusing and disorienting, and we may feel lost and unsure of ourselves."