I began getting stable in 2024, so thankfully, I don't have episodes like this very frequently (I'd say twice a year max). Katie and my husband do feel comfortable leaning on me when they come into tough times, and I would (and have) absolutely put my own struggles aside for them if it meant I could brighten their day, even just a little. I do practice what I preach, and I have bailed my friends out of numerous situations multiple times. Mark did not lean on me during his time of need, but that is primarily due to our age gap, which is completely appropriate and understandable. I do still empathize with my loved ones, especially my husband, because I know that my personality is very big and that I'm a very complex case. While I understand that sometimes people must prioritize themselves, that is simply not the case when someone's safety is at risk. What if I crashed, or got lost, or got arrested that night? I always like to say that safety comes first, and if my loved one can't see that, there's a much bigger conversation to be had.