I felt these words when I read them. Within these words I felt a sense of forgiveness of myself for not having the stamina and energy I used to have and forgiving myself for not getting done all of the things that need to be done so that I could relax without feeling guilty.

But I’m here. I’m showing up. I’m doing the best that I can. And sometimes the best that I can do is taking care of me to the exclusion of any- and everything else.