THE COST OF PLAYING SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE

 It is a common human frailty to value what we don't have more than what we already possess. This envy often extends beyond material things, reaching into our relationships with family and friends, and even the way we view our own life situations. While it is natural to occasionally wonder "what if" regarding another person's life, it is entirely unacceptable—and deeply damaging—when a social circle attempts to forcibly exchange your identity with someone else.

When people begin treating you as if you are someone else, a destructive process begins. It isn't just a "game"; it is a psychological crisis with two-sided consequences:

The Targeted Person: They suffer a profound loss of self. Under the pressure of being forced into another person's mold, they often lose their mental health, their authentic connections, and their sense of belonging.

The Participants: Those who participate in this "abnormal game" gradually lose their own identities as well. By constantly acting out a script and pretending someone is who they are not, they become strangers to themselves. They grow accustomed to falsehood, trading their integrity for a mask.

The most tragic element of this situation is the passage of time. Eventually, the realization hits: the game was a massive mistake. However, by the time this clarity arrives, the bridge back to one's true self is often broken or burned.

It becomes nearly impossible to reclaim the life, family, and friends that were rejected or pushed away during the charade. The damage to those original bonds is often too deep to repair.

These behaviors are not normal social interactions; they are rooted in deep psychological issues. Whether driven by a desire for control or a collective delusion, these actions require professional intervention. Without treatment and a return to honesty, everyone involved risks losing the only thing that truly belongs to them: their own soul.