Selfishness is necessary. I thought Selfishness was only when people were all about themselves, cared about no one but themselves, and spoke only on & about themselves. I have learned selfishness is not only that. Selfishness to me is taking care of yourself and putting yourself first for your own success and mental health.
This week we shift from childhood trauma to a situation with my mother currently. Without me being a second adult at home it’s been hard on her. She’s had some of her own issues she has seemed to become overwhelmed and mentally unwell. We talk about some ways I’m willing to help but having boundaries with myself to not burnout. We also talk about, how selfishness is properly used, childhood, her situation, how life works in weird ways, my car being towed, wanting to make everyone happy, and adulting.