LA HERMANA MAMI

You handled it. You always handle it. Before anyone asked, before anyone noticed, before anyone even knew it needed handling. Honestly? The way you hold everything together is kind of remarkable. It's also why nobody ever checks on you.

The one who stepped in before anyone asked.

Somewhere along the way, you figured out that if you didn't do it, it wouldn't get done. Maybe you were the oldest. Maybe you were the one who noticed first. So you started taking care of things. Then people. Then everyone. And honestly? You got so good at it, people forgot you might need something too.

You're answering texts at midnight about problems that aren't yours. Making the appointment. Packing the bag. Writing the list. You already checked in on three people today and nobody asked how you're doing. Amiga, you're running a full-service emotional concierge and the only person not on the guest list is you.

Because the one time you didn't step in, something fell apart. Or someone got hurt. Or nobody showed up at all. So your body learned that rest was a risk. Honestly, that's not being controlling. That's a kid who learned the job too early. It just never clocked out.

Amiga. You were never the problem. You were the solution so long, nobody noticed you were also tired.

You held it. All of it. For longer than anyone should have to.
You already did enough. That's not permission. That's math.
What happens if you put one thing down?