Wow, your father sounds just like my mom. She does the exact same kinds of things!
I love that you clarified "unhealthy."
Because it seems like a healthy and great thing to do...be generous, right? And it is, but you're right that after a certain point can be unhealthy.
My mom has given to the point where it affected her own health because she was so busy taking care of others she didn't take care of herself. She went straight from being in the hospital for a major infection/problem and was supposed to be on bed rest for a few days...
...but instead she drove a lady who couldn't drive 12 hours to go see her dying sister.
She's sweet. Your dad sounds wonderful. It's late so I'm actually going to read this post more in depth tomorrow. I only looked at some of it right now. But it's a great topic for me, because this year I have had so many people I know/love die and some of them are in my family but some of them are friends or friends families and that is ALWAYS the first question in mind "what do I say to them?"
Hey @nomadicsoul, thank you for stopping by.
I'm sorry to hear of your losses. Indeed, it has been a year or a few years of that. :( Bless their sweet souls xx
Your mom sounds like such a beautiful person! But, yes she does need to take care of herself! That 12 hour stunt is really something! Always put on your own oxygen mask first, they say, right?
You know what's funny though, I have been like my dad, and my mom too - without realising it. I was doing a lot of the same things with my time. So these days I'm learning to prioritize and pull back - let's see how it goes LOL!!
Have a good rest @nomadicsoul. I love that you are living your dream in travelling the world. Lovely to meet you xx