Hmm, this resonates. I also grew up thinking I had to look after everyone. Especially when my mum died young. I was only 8 and my sister just 13 months old. My disabled dad brought us up, well he provided for us. But I guess I became the mum, housekeeper, cook, and didn't really stop until fairly recently, as my children left home and then inherited children became independent, and I decided I didn't want to look after anyone but me. It felt very selfish, but that decision had to be made for survival.
Jan, thank you for sharing something so vulnerable. That's a lot to carry!
I am cheering you on for being self-ish having been completely selfless for most of your life.
I hope you can continue to restore your resilience and stamina, build inner resources and begin to Thrive rather than just survive. Much love to you. XX
Morning Karen.
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Hmm, this resonates. I also grew up thinking I had to look after everyone. Especially when my mum died young. I was only 8 and my sister just 13 months old. My disabled dad brought us up, well he provided for us. But I guess I became the mum, housekeeper, cook, and didn't really stop until fairly recently, as my children left home and then inherited children became independent, and I decided I didn't want to look after anyone but me. It felt very selfish, but that decision had to be made for survival.
Thanks for sharing!
Jan, thank you for sharing something so vulnerable. That's a lot to carry!
I am cheering you on for being self-ish having been completely selfless for most of your life.
I hope you can continue to restore your resilience and stamina, build inner resources and begin to Thrive rather than just survive. Much love to you. XX
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