Brownout...tired of the energy suck.

Okay, so lately I have found myself putting way too much energy into people who either don't have the time or the respect for me. The only solution I could come up with to keep myself sane is a "brownout". I will not be deleting anyone from my life...I simply have a plan.

Please don't be offended if I don't reach out to you. If you show me the respect of appreciating me in your life, you will get the same in return. I won't be sending texts or emails to people who do not respond. Want to talk? Send me something in any form of communication - call, text, even write a letter and put a damn stamp on it and surely you can expect a response from me. I no longer find joy in the anticipation of responses that do not come.

I feel a bit like I'm taking part in "Skipping Christmas" ("Christmas With the Kranks") and some people may find it selfish but I've explained myself and it is what it is. I have my own life - my child, my family and myself come first - something that I haven't put 110% into lately. I should be showing more respect for myself and I owe it to myself to not be taken advantage of emotionally.

So there it is...