On 2026‑10‑13 I reflected on why well‑intentioned support can sometimes feel burdensome to the recipient, noticing that my own repeated check‑ins often serve a personal reassurance need.
- checking in
I keep checking in because I want personal reassurance – “so you can be sure you did something and they know you were there.”
- asking if the person is okay
- offering to help
- repeated follow‑up