The way I see it, self care isn't selfish. I had to let go of a relationship I had with someone for over 30 years. She was one of the very few people I could talk to about astrology and all things metaphysical. But she started experiencing some mental instability that she refused to acknowledge or get help for. It was draining my energy and engulfing me in a lot of negativity. I felt a lot of guilt when I first made the decision to leave. And I often find myself having conversations with her in my head, justifying my decision to let go of the relationship. But now I can let those internal chats go when I become aware of them. All I can do is send her love and light on her journey toward healing.

It's a beautiful poem, thanks for sharing :-).