when the helper needs help

People often turn to me for help, guidance and inspiration. I seem to always now what I'm doing, and that really inspires confidence. My accomplishments and success tend to confirm those ideas. I rarely, if ever, lose my composure, which most people find hard to do. People like to have someone around like that.

But I don't always have good days. When everyone needs me, where do I turn to for help? Most of the time, I could use someone to listen to, but no one really thinks they could help me, the person that they respect so much. When it comes to friendships, people assume that I'm too good for them. I'm just supposed to be this ideal person without the problems everyone else has. In a way, it's true. I've learned to take what I get, and try to help myself. It is certainly difficult, but I know no other way.