(((((((((((((((((((((((jinnyann )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

It's hard to practice self-care when the people around us accuse us of being selfish. ESPECIALLY when we've never been cared for as a child or learned to practice self-care as an adult.

In moments when I'm feeling strong, I tell myself that this is something I deserve, just like everyone else does. And I remind myself that the people around me are used to me taking care of their needs, and are used to me not having any needs....so it is an adjustment period for me and for them.

It's hard, though. It's like fighting an uphill battle - when it's hard to care for ourselves anyhow, and then we have to fight other people to do it on top of it. Frustrating!

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( jinnyann )))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I hope you can do something nice for you today. I do try to do something nice for little me every day - it seems easier to take care of her. Yesterday we painted with watercolors. It was really fun - we may do the same today!