Maybe It’s Not Burnout — Maybe It’s Betrayal Fatigue

Unfiltered by Jamie
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You keep saying you’re burned out.

And yes — you’re tired.
You’re overwhelmed.
You’re done carrying everything and still feeling like it’s never enough.

But if you’re being honest?
It’s more than burnout.

It’s something deeper. Heavier. More personal.
Maybe it’s betrayal fatigue. Not from others. From yourself.

From all the times you:
    •    Said yes when you wanted to scream no
    •    Bit your tongue to keep the peace
    •    Stayed in situations that stole your energy
    •    Showed up for everyone but yourself
    •    Abandoned your truth just to be liked, chosen, or “easy”


And you did it without even realizing — because that’s what survival looked like. Until it didn’t.

You’re not just exhausted. You’re betrayed by every moment you overrode your own needs. And your body remembers.

Your mind spins.
Your nervous system never turns off.
You wake up tired. You go to sleep heavy.
And deep down, there’s this aching question:

“What happened to me?”

Here’s the truth no one tells you:

Burnout isn’t just about doing too much.
Sometimes, it’s about doing the wrong things for too long.
Things that don’t align. Things that leave you invisible in your own life.

You’re not weak. You’re not dramatic.
You’re just done abandoning yourself.

And that’s the beginning of everything changing.

Boundaries that protect your peace
Reconnection to your body, mind, and truth
A step-by-step reclaiming of the energy you’ve been pouring out

Because you deserve a life that doesn’t drain you.
And you don’t have to earn it through suffering.


❤️ Jamie
Truth-teller. Firestarter. Someone who fiercely believes in your healing.


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