My other half. I've cooked cleaned done shit loads, made massive pan of cawl for extended family. I'm going through a hard time after losing my mum 2 days before Christmas. Get asked why I'm tired and not to happy ATM. When I say I work do things and I'm missing my mum, get the reply of well if your not happy do something about it. Fucking cheers for the sympathy.
All the times I was strong for her, when her dad passed. Sick of being there for others with shoulders that can carry the weight of the world and getting no help back...
...except for you guys and girls of course.
My and my wife are often in a similar position. We tend to be the safety net for others knowing full well there is no safety net under us. We are looked on as being the strong ones and it's true we are strong and resilient but that only lasts for so long. I keep a check on my wife and she keeps a check on me and when things get too much we call time out and take a step back. When it's just you then that's different and agree with @Knopfler 's advice.