Your perception of something or someone as a lower priority (than whatever was ahead of it).
Being “pulled along” or supported financially, emotionally, mentally, etc.
Following rather than leading.
Copying someone, tagging along, or “riding their coattails.” Following (a leader, a trend, etc.) blindly or without thinking for yourself.
Perceiving something as an add-on or accessory, or as an afterthought or nonessential.
Your issues or emotional baggage that “follow you” wherever you go.
See also: Chasing, Obeying, Cart, Following a Procedure, Following a Path [1]