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And those of us who have decided on a life of service share a common trait; putting ourselves last. I’m not the only one. Just ask any nurse if they’ve peed within recent memory. Ask a law enforcement professional how well they sleep. Ask a teacher if they use their planning time for its intended purpose. Women are taught to do this, regardless of profession. Irish Catholic women like whut raised me are TOLD to do this. And it’s bollocks. You can’t be effective if you’re tired all the time, a kind of tired sleep won’t fix. You can’t be really present to your loved ones if you’re running around like a goddamned chicken trying to heal the world. I know this. I knew this. I have known this a long damn time. Continue reading →