A list of things that are ok (for overworked caregivers of all kinds):
It’s ok to let others take care of themselves
It’s ok not to know the answer
It’s ok to put your needs first
It’s ok to do nothing
It’s ok to enjoy the things that are going well
It’s ok to name your discomfort out loud
It’s ok to be really proud of yourself
It’s ok to put your safety first
It’s ok to hold others accountable for things that happened to you when you were a kid
It’s ok to notice & celebrate the smallest of shifts
It’s ok to lower your bar
It’s ok to feel pain
It’s ok to prepare for your future self
It’s ok to change
It’s ok to gather and use support
It’s ok to be angry
It’s ok to not get it exactly right
It’s ok to do something different