Service vs. Martyrdom

There's a key difference between service and martyrdom, which well-intentioned people sometimes confuse.
Often, excessive helping, especially when exhausting, can be a form of control, particularly for leaders.
This can manifest as pushing down responsibility while clinging to authority.
The desire to help can stem from insecurity and a need for external validation, becoming pathological altruism.
It's also linked to a desire for control where helping others becomes a way to manage one's own helplessness, which can be detrimental if taken too far.

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