When Kindness Gets Exploited

When did your kindness become something someone felt entitled to? There is a particular kind of disappointment that comes when something you offered willingly becomes something someone expects automatically. Your time. Your support. Your connections. Your resources. And the moment you say no? Suddenly, you're the problem. In this episode of The Impact Lounge, Abby Olushola and I get into the uncomfortable realities of kindness, entitlement and exploitation. We reflect on experiences from our respective journeys, how we've handled difficult situations and what those experiences have taught us. Because doing good doesn't mean accepting everything. Being generous doesn't mean being available to everyone. And having a good heart doesn't mean you should have no boundaries. The question isn't whether we'll remain kind. It's how we navigate the moments when our kindness is taken for granted.