I’ve not worked for seven years. First, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. My 80-year-old mom moved in with us three years later, and I became responsible for her care. She died of lung cancer four years later.
Meanwhile, my husband’s mother was diagnosed with dementia. I’ve become responsible for supporting and guiding my husband, as well as bi-weekly visits to her home to help with anything she needs.
This week, she gave her bank information to someone over the phone. Unfortunately, we had to keep all her checks and credit cards with us. Luckily, my husband has power of attorney, so he could unravel it without her. Writing all this has made me realize how important it is for me to turn inward from time to time and permit myself to feel the grief that has encompassed my life. Until now, I’ve always felt showing self-compassion and distress was both selfish and weak. Having just found this app will allow me to practice self-compassion through meditation.
Takeaway
Practicing self-compassion is neither selfish nor weak.
~ Donna Perry
This is a kindness story written by a Black Lotus user in the app. Check out more about on www.blacklotus.app