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Author reflects on relationships valuing function over individuals

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A Mastodon post by Syed Raheel Shahzad reflects on the nature of belonging and relationships. Shahzad suggests that while being needed can foster a sense of belonging, it can also lead to a fear of losing that role if one ceases to be useful. The author posits that if affection wanes with usefulness, the relationship may have prioritized function over the individual, asserting that humans deserve to be recognized for who they are, beyond their contributions. AI

RANK_REASON This is a personal reflection on relationships, not a news event.

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Author reflects on relationships valuing function over individuals

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · syedraheelshahzad ·

    Being needed can create belonging. But it can also create a role we become afraid to stop performing. If affection disappears when usefulness disappears, perhap

    Being needed can create belonging. But it can also create a role we become afraid to stop performing. If affection disappears when usefulness disappears, perhaps the relationship valued the function more than the person. Human beings deserve to be known beyond what they provide. …

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