Narrative essay "Helping People; Not Always in Your Best Interest"

Helping People; Not Always in Your Best Interest.
I used to believe in helping everyone I could. I enjoyed the feeling I got when I reversed a
stranger's bad day and turned it into something good. I've learned better since then. Don't get
me wrong; I still agree with and practice the concept, but I'm much more adept at it now that I
have gained experience. Even though I was the rescuer, it seemed like I always had to pay a
personal price for being kind to people. After suffering much heartache, embarrassing episodes,
and personal loss, I've learned that giving help to my fellow…