JUF News: Quieting the Monster Within

One mom’s story of learning to be kinder to herself. We have all heard the analogies, “Put on your own oxygen mask first before you help others,” and “You cannot pour from an empty cup.” I’ve never related to them much, because while they give me permission to take care of myself, it never feels instinctual to do so, and the fear of letting others down often overrides my desire to tend to my own needs. However, given some recent occurrences in the “Schwartz Home,” I’ve been thinking it is time to reconsider my perspective on self-care.