4/13/2024
I shed my guilt.
Taking care of me is not a reason to feel guilty.
To be the best me, I need time and space every now and again to slow down the pace.
I'm not running away or abandoning you, I'm creating space to re-energize, refocus, and refill.
It's not neglect... if anything, I've neglected my own needs in place of others' for too long.
It's not selfish to want to take care of my own needs; when I don't, I can't function and that's not any help to anyone.
As I sit here writing these words, I shed my guilt.
I care for all of you so much.
I need to set the example for taking care of oneself or you'll follow in my hollow footsteps.