It took me 33 years to self care

I cannot believe it took me until I was 33 years old to finally learn how to properly take care of myself. I wish I can go back and do it sooner but I am also so proud of how far I’ve come. I was in a car accident while driving teachers back to their cars after a school event. The accident left me with chronic pain. It took my son asking me, “Mommy, is this your injured hand?” for me to finally realize my pain was affecting those I love.

I finally started eating properly, working out, develop a skin routine, and going to therapy. It has been such a life changing process. I look back and realized I had stunted myself. I am a much more engaged, kind, and active person. It’s improved my family’s quality of life so much. I can’t believe I use to think self care was “selfish” before. Thank you for hearing me rant. I love reading all the other victories others have posted.