Comments | heavenly44: All about me

heavenly44

All about me

Nov 05, 2018 20:20

The last few months have been emotionally and physically taxing. It's getting harder and harder to find a space for just me. I feel like I am losing myself in being a caretaker. Taking care of the kids, my mom, my sister, my students. I just want to curl up and be left alone without anyone calling my name for a full day. So, I've decided to book ( Read more... )

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frelling_tralk November 8 2018, 12:56:53 UTC

I hope you enjoy your vacation :) It’s definitely important to take some time for yourself

impala_chick November 9 2018, 03:52:31 UTC

Sometimes, some "me" time is super necessary. It's called self-care, and you don't even have to feel bad about it.

heavenly44 November 10 2018, 20:45:06 UTC

That's true, but we (women) are often hardwired to feel guilty about wanting to take care of our mental health. I struggle daily not to fall into those patterns that has cost my mother her mental health.

impala_chick November 10 2018, 23:02:51 UTC

Yes, it is hard for me to even take my own advice when I know it is important to. I've gone to a few lectures on the psychology of trauma and stress, and changed my attitude about prioritizing me sometimes. I really wish that more people were able to be educated about self-care so that family members etc. could be more supportive. I hope you are able to stick to your plan.