It has never been easy.

She does not love herself,..
so, her reflex is to create the illusion of being loved by manipulating others to wait on her hand and foot,..
in a way that appears natural.

Battle lines are drawn naturally
by the fact that there are indeed
other people who love her, but also
love and respect themselves.

They do not want to be a part of her illusion, yet they have no choice but to be connected to her.

They fight to bring balance and sustainability to their emotional ecosystem.
She responds by fighting to maintain her illusion.

It has never been easy.