Self pity is a trap.
It is like quicksand for the soul.
Not only does it drag you down into darkness, but it also pulls others down with you.
It steals the light and the joy from your life and your presence.
It makes you miserable and miserable to be around.
None of this is to say that you cannot be sad, hurt, or suffer grief, remorse, or regret.
These are different from self pity in that self pity is a choice to feel these beyond their usefulness.
Life can be difficult.
It can be tragic, heartbreaking, and baffling.
However you feel as the result of life’s challenges is how you feel, but do not make it worse than it already is by feeling sorry for yourself or expecting others to do the same.