Some caregivers know exactly what everybody else needs—and have forgotten how to ask themselves the same question. You water everybody else’s garden. You notice when they haven’t eaten. You remember the medication. You keep up with appointments. You listen when they’re frustrated. You solve the little problems before they become big ones. And somewhere in all that caring, your own garden can start getting dry. Tonight, I’m not telling you to abandon your responsibilities. I’m reminding you that you are one of your responsibilities too. Watering your own garden might look very small tonight: a quiet shower, sitting alone for a few minutes, putting the phone down, saying no to one more request, getting some sleep, praying, listening to music, or simply admitting, “I need something too.” After all my years in caregiving, I have learned something I wish more caregivers understood: Taking care of yourself does not take love away from the person you care for. It makes room for you to remain a person while you love them. Before you go to sleep tonight, tell me one small thing you can do to water YOUR garden tomorrow.💜 #FollowMeAcrossTheBridge #HealingForCaregivers #caregiverburnout - @borntoserve07