WE’RE DOING A LOT. WHY DOES IT NEVER FEEL LIKE ENOUGH?

PROJECT 24 - The Table · Oct 14, 2026 · 7m

Dominic Michael talks about the strain of being the person everyone depends on—and the difference between being asked for help and having our time assumed. This conversation explores constant helpfulness, fatigue, appreciation, and wanting care without feeling guilty for needing it. We discuss making room for personal time, saying no, and building relationships where consideration goes both ways. We can remain dependable without being available every minute.

We remember. We help. We follow through.

Then we finally sit down, and somebody wants to know what else we can do.

Some of us have…