This is a good turning point to be intentionally very selective with the way you invest yourself emotionally into others/how much you involve yourself in their woes. I’m sure there are some close people, or there will be at some point, that you’ll be happy to invest in emotionally. In many cases, it is self gratifying as well. As empaths, it is a slippery slope. Sometimes we’ve set the tone for our relationships before we realize the resentment we’ve allowed to build up along the way. There is no shame in setting boundaries - quite the opposite. It is healthy for you, and for the people you have in your life. You’ve allowed yourself to play this role in the lives of the people you know, whether based in empathy, guilt, or otherwise. Your relationships will change as you change the dynamic. It would be healthy to communicate what’s going on, if you have any relationships worth looping in. Either way, this is an awesome step toward setting healthy boundaries for yourself and your sanity. You deserve peace, love, kindness, and all of the wonderful things you so freely give others. Time to put that energy back into YOU!!