KNOWING WHEN

There are times when friends and family need us for one reason or another, moral support, help getting over a cold or getting through an illness of some sort.
Yes we want to be there for them, but we need to decide if it will be too much for us and our illness. I do as much as I can to help, but when I start to feel emotionally and physically taxed in the way that I'll fall ill to the point of needing major down time then I have to excuse myself.  Most of my friends and family understand.  We need to take care of our selves so we can be there for the ones we love
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