Life has a funny way of making you feel important one minute and completely optional the next. Maybe it’s a friend canceling at the last minute, a partner who only calls when convenient, or even career opportunities that seem just out of reach.
When this happens repeatedly, it’s more than a coincidence—it could mean you’re slowly letting yourself become the backup plan in your own story. And trust me, no one looks heroic as the understudy in their own life. Recognizing it early is the first step to reclaiming the spotlight you deserve. Here’s how to tell if you’re being treated like a “Plan B,” sometimes without even realizing it.
