Learning to Value Ourselves: Is It Wrong to Ask for Compensation?

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Friends on myLot, I would like to start a sincere and thoughtful discussion. For a long time, I have been used to helping others wholeheartedly, without expecting anything in return. I believe helping is a good thing. However, over time, I began to feel emotionally tired, not because of helping itself, but because I often felt unappreciated, and at times even looked down upon by people I had helped. In many cases, my help actually brought real benefits, even income, to others. That made me reflect and ask myself: Is it wrong to value our time, energy, and skills? At this stage of my life, I am learning to be honest with myself. If I now mention compensation when someone asks for my help, it is not because I have become money-oriented, but because I also have living needs and want to maintain self-respect. Of course, this does not apply to those who have always been there for me, especially during my lowest moments. For them, my help will always come from the heart. I would love to hear your thoughts: Where do we draw the line between helping sincerely and being taken advantage of? Does asking for compensation mean losing compassion? How can we stay kind without sacrificing ourselves? Looking forward to your perspectives