If You Removed What You Provide... What Would Remain? The Unspoken Cost of Family Obligations

This week marked two years since Kenya's Finance Bill protests.While reflecting on taxation, I realized something that had nothing to do with politics—and everything to do with relationships.Taxes only work when people trust the relationship behind them.That same principle quietly exists in every relationship we build.Not just financially.Through our time.Our attention.Our sacrifice.Our trust.In this Weekly Reset, we explore what happens when generosity slowly becomes expectation, gratitude becomes obligation, and love begins to feel transactional.Together, we discuss:• The hidden economy behind relationships• Supporting parents without losing yourself• The emotional reality behind Black Tax• Why sacrifice alone cannot sustain love• Trust, reciprocity, and healthy relationships• The question every relationship eventually faces📩 Join The Weekly ResetEvery Monday, I share thoughtful reflections on identity, relationships, mindfulness, and navigating seasons of change.When you subscribe, you'll receive a free Weekly Reset article.🌐 gregorymakhambi.comSometimes the strongest relationships aren't the ones where people give the most.They're the ones where trust makes giving feel natural.🎙 Limitless StoriesHelping people make sense of their inner world during seasons of change through honest reflection and conversation.