Guilt

Guilt is a complex emotion.  We can feel guilty over something we did wrong (Sorry, Mom, for breaking your favorite vase!)  And sometimes we feel guilt when we do something we know we shouldn't (oops, I shouldn't have eaten that bag of M&Ms. 

Being brought up the way I was, I tend to feel guilt when I don't put others' needs above my own.  

When my nephew started Academy, I committed to six months of picking up MrZ from school.  But now that mom's not getting any better, I just don't feel like picking him up should be my job.  

Its hard enough taking care of mom and her issues, scheduling doctor tests and appointments.  Then add in taking care of her house.  But I put my own needs on hold as well.  I haven't seen my own doc in 7 months, let alone the dentist, my AC guy, and taking care of my home.

So why do I let myself feel guilt??????