I’ve decided, he said, to spend
more time doing what I want to do
I feel the load close in around me,
already burdened by his “me” time.
I’ve learned, she said, to look out
for number one; will not be available
Nice, I think, that you have such luxury
while I tend to the children, chase after
my mother’s needs, hold down the fort.
Take time for yourself – interesting counsel
when responsibility is so ingrained, and
self-care comes across as selfish.
Have so long ago erased personal interests,
will have to shop around to find what it is
that would allow me to abandon obligations.
Being committed, like most things, also requires knowing how to balance.
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It does. Thanks Susi!
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You’re welcome, VJ! 🙂
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So true most women struggle with having borders. But we have to find time to care for ourselves in order to care for others
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Such a catch-22
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Indeed
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Your words today immediately coincided with a film I watched yesterday. ‘The Wife’ with Glen Close…..it’s a good one – I think you would appreciate.
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Oh, I’ll have to watch. Thanks.
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Enjoy
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Taking care of oneself doesn’t mean not fulfilling obligations and shedding responsibility. A meaningful piece, VJ.
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Sometimes I struggle to learn that. thanks Eugi.
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I feel many of us do, VJ!
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When we have a conscience it is hard to break free of obligations. I enjoyed your reading of this poem.
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Thanks Heather. It is hard to know where to draw the line.
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So true!
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That sense of obligation is very deeply ingrained in me.
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So you understand!
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Do I ever!
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Nothing will do so. There’s a world of difference between those who put themself first and those who put others and their needs first.
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Right on, Sadje! Thanks
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You’re welcome
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