Caring For Myself Is Not Self Indulgence Novels & Stories

"What?" "I bought a leather jacket I absolutely didn't need and went to a fancy dinner alone. Celebrated myself. Because I earned it and I didn't have to share it with people who'd just take it." She grins. "You should do something for you. Something frivolous. Something that's just because you can." "That seems irresponsible." "That's the point. You've been responsible your whole life. You've given everything to everyone. Give something to yourself for once." I think about this. About doing something just for me. Not practical. Not necessary. Just wanted.

He shook his head, a small smile on his lips. I then directed him on what he needed to go. I could help myself. I had always taken care of myself. The wound wasn't even serious— just a small dent under my right eye. But his care—his gentle touches felt so good, I didn't want him to stop. Now that I really thought about it, I had not really stepped down for anyone to take care of me before. It was always the opposite. I neglect myself most of the times. As long as my sister was okay, I didn't really mind.

I tell him and he sits back, staring at me. “You know, take the day off. Go spoil yourself. Go for a massage and whatever else you women do. Go dye your hair or go buy a new outfit. Whatever you need to do to feel like you are in control of yourself. Just go and do something that makes you feel slightly more human. Because going down this path of self-pity over someone that doesn’t deserve your tears, is not going to end well.” He says, always the caring person.

” Mason cups my cheeks and gently brushes his thumb over the moisture that had begun to form in my eyes. ”That’s your problem, princess. You’re too selfless. Way too selfless. You are always thinking about others, putting others before yourself. And you have gotten yourself hurt way too many times because of this.” Mason’s words pierce me all the way to my bones, and I shut my eyes tight to keep my tears from falling. ”If I don’t take care of the people I love, no one else will.” His eyes soften, ”Which is why I want you to step back and let me do the caring now.”