Strong isn't always a good thing!

I was always told I was a strong person. I even took pride in that fact In kind of cocky way at times to be quite honest. Unfortunately, reality sneaks in and shows you how vulnerable and mortal you actually are when you do need someone and they aren't there for you because you've been so "strong" all those years. Well to tell the truth, a lot of those times it was an act. I did what I had to do because I had to do it. Because I had people relying on me. Isn't that life? We do the best we can with what we have to work with in the time we have to do it? But I'm tired of always being the strong 1 for everyone. I give up. I was told by someone who should always be on my side , "you don't need me like the others do because you're stronger than they are". Well I'm done being that person. I'm tired and just can't do it any more. I do for others all the time and expect nothing in return and get nothing in return. I do what I do because I like to, not because I have to. I'm just done so if you need something, find someone else to ask because I'm busy....