“You don’t have to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm.” But according to Human Giver Syndrome, you definitely should. As “human givers,” women live with the expectation that we give every part of our humanity, including our bodies, our health, and our very lives. Our time, energy, and attention should go toward someone else’s well-being, not be squandered on our own. What’s the matter with you, you lazy, selfish monster, sleeping seven hours a night? Get back in line, with the rest of us exhausted, righteous givers.
