thorn in one's side

anxiety concern difficulty duty hardship load onus responsibility strain task tax trouble worry

accountability affliction albatross blame care charge clog encumbrance grievance hindrance millstone misfortune mishap obstruction punishment sorrow trial work

Herculean task ball and chain deadweight excess baggage weary load

advantage aid assistance benefit blessing calmness contentment ease happiness help irresponsibility peace tranquility

encouragement exculpation exoneration praise promotion relief

burden

albatross cross debt duty hindrance impediment load millstone obstruction responsibility saddle weight worry

ball and chain guilt monkey on one's back

advantage aid assistance benefit help irresponsibility promotion support

burden

accountability affliction albatross anxiety blame charge concern cross difficulty encumbrance grievance hardship hindrance load misfortune onus punishment responsibility strain stress task trial trouble worry

deadweight mental weight

advantage aid assistance benefit blessing calmness contentment ease encouragement exculpation exoneration happiness health help peace praise tranquility