I feel like everyone is complaining to me and no one is ever here wanted to listen to how i feel.i hope here is where i can i express how i feel.I have never felt this low in my life.whatever i do or i want to do someone close to me or my colleagues will give a negative feedback.none of them is supportive towards me.it feels like theres no other purpose in my life other than being a walking punching bag.didnt know life is this hard being married,a parent and a working adult.
Hi @user7795, it seems like you’ve been making the effort to constantly listen to others’ complaints, yet feel that these efforts are often unreciprocated. I empathise with that feeling of loneliness, when you feel there is no one you’re comfortable confiding in, about your worries and problems.
It’s not your fault for feeling this way; humans feel that when they feel like they’re not heard, or isolated from the people around them. And it’s hard to overcome that feeling — loneliness contributes to another layer of suppressed emotions that feels even more crushing and inhibits our desire to share.
Perhaps you’re looking in the wrong places for support; there is help available from professionals, or support groups that can provide you a listening ear. Perhaps the people around you are unaware of this, and are neglecting your feelings unknowingly. It could be helpful, to seek support from other avenues, or to explain your side of the story to the people who matter a lot to you.
If you are open, could you share some of the problems that you are currently facing in your life? I’m sure the people on this forum would be more than willing to hear you out. And who knows, maybe talking it out can unburden you too?
Hey @user7795. Thank you for being here and sharing this so honestly. I can really feel the weight of everything you’re carrying, and I want you to know that your pain is valid, and that you are seen and you matter.
What you wrote reminded me of seasons in my own like when I felt like I was constantly giving, constantly holding space for others and yet, no one stopped to ask how I was really doing. It felt like I was just there to absorb other people’s frustrations, and somewhere along the way, I started to forget my own needs mattered too.
Being the one everyone leans on can feel so isolating when no one asks how you are doing. It is exhausting when the people closest to us, the one who we hope would uplift us, only seem to weigh us down more.
Something that helped me, gently and slowly (which may be helpful for you too, if you’re open to it), was learning to set small emotional boundaries. Like taking a breath before responding to negativity and quietly asking myself, “Is this mine to carry?” Most of the time, it wasn’t. That tiny pause helped me start protecting my peace.
And I want to say this clearly: just because you’ve been strong for others, doesn’t mean you have to do it all alone. You are not a punching bag. You are a deeply caring, resilient human being who deserves love, respect, and space to just be, not just to serve.
I hope you continue to use this space to express what’s been building up inside. Your voice matters here. And maybe, from here, you can begin finding your way back to you, the you beneath the noise, the guilt, the expectations. The you who is still worthy of softness and support.
You’re not alone, even if it feels that way right now.
Sending you care and strength, one step at a time 
Hello @user7795, I’m really sorry you’re feeling this way. It sounds incredibly heavy, and I want you to know that your pain and exhaustion are valid. You are carrying so much. Being a partner, a parent, and working. And it’s not fair that instead of support, you’re getting criticism. You deserve to be heard, to feel supported, and to have space for your feelings too. You are not a punching bag, even if others are treating you like one. What you’re going through is hard, and you’re not weak for feeling this way.
Right now, it might feel like no one sees what you’re going through or gives you credit, but that doesn’t mean your efforts are meaningless. You’re doing the work of three people. Keeping things together, pushing forward, and still caring. That’s not failure, that’s resilience.
Thank you for coming on here and voicing your concerns. How you’re feeling is completely valid. It sounds like you are trying hard to keep everything together - at home and at work - while carrying the weight of others’ expectations and criticisms. No wonder you are feeling exhausted. It’s incredibly hard to feel like you’re surrounded by people, yet still so unseen.
It’s okay to feel angry, tired, or even hopeless in moments like this. It doesn’t make you weak, it just means you’ve been carrying too much for far too long. You’re not here to be everyone’s venting platform — your feelings, your needs, your dreams matter just as much as anyone else’s.
This space is for you now. No one will judge, but we will all listen and be alongside you. If you’re up for it … you are welcome to share more about your situation and what you are facing - no pressure though. You also deserve a chance to be listened to and fully understood without interruption and criticism.