My therapist told me I need to check in with myself daily to process my emotions.

I told her I can't afford that many co-pays.

My therapist said I need to validate my own emotions.

So my emotions validated that I needed another nap.

Our CEO said we're a family here, so

I'm waiting for my vacation days to be paid in hugs and apologies for making me work on Thanksgiving.

I told my manager I was feeling overwhelmed

and they said 'you just need to prioritize your tasks and remember, we're all in this together... as a high-performing team, not as people who will actually support you'