My Resolve Going Forward

I have to work on me
Not figure everybody else out
I have to change when I can see my faults
Not because I may annoy people with my anxiety

I must make decisions based on what is best for me,for my family, and based on reality
Not what I wish I could do

I need to let go
Of feeling guilty when I have to say no
Of trying to fix things no one asked me to fix
Of worrying over things out of my control
To do everything I can to stay calm even in the midst of Life's storms.

I need to
Give advice only when asked
Say things exactly like I see them
Ask questions when I need to clarify
Not assuming too much
Give grace and benefit of doubt

I'll have to walk away
If I am continually
Disrespected as a person
Am expected to take verbal abuse
If being shown constant rude behaviors and disdain towards me.
If it's clear that you're unhappy in my company.

I can and will forgive ,but I must see the change in other people's actions not just words.

I can only work on me.
I have already made the decision to only accept the respect that I try to give to others.