Would it be selfish of me to move far away?

In order to get away from all the chores and drama forced upon me?

What if I tell you that even when I've been in the psych ward, everyone has been too focused on "who's gonna do this and that for me?" to consider the fact I'm mentally and physically exhausted? During my 4 stays in the psych ward since 2011 I never heard "how are you?" only "but I need you to bla bla bla for me"

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NerdyPotato ·

It would be selfish. There's absolutely no denying that. But... sometimes being selfish is essential for self-care or even self-preservation. In those cases, being selfish does not make you a bad person. It gives you new and more opportunities to be there for others who appreciate and deserve it more instead of breaking down and not being able to help anyone at all. And this sounds like one of those cases.

ThePatientAnarchist · 61-69

Come to Canada. There is a guest room for you in my house while you look around and decide how to adjust. Also it gets almost as cold and dark here as where you live, in the wintertime.

Also I am so sorry you have had these experiences

OlderSometimesWiser · F

From everything you’ve mentioned about your family, sounds more like a matter of self preservation than selfishness.

LordBarbossa · 36-40, T

@OlderSometimesWiser Thank you. I honestly feel that way too. But I still feel selfish just thinking about it

OlderSometimesWiser · F

@LordBarbossa I can understand feeling that way but my wish for you is that you make the move despite the feeling. You deserve a life of peace and happiness.

LordBarbossa · 36-40, T

@OlderSometimesWiser If I can find a house with enough outside space for my cat, and a cheap rent, I will. I don't see that happening, but I'm keeping my eyes peeled in case it happens.

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