On why ‘Type A’ people are exhausting for me

Writing down 5 things that I'm grateful for helps,

for a minute,

Getting a bullet journal to organize my day helps,

a little,

but when I tell you that I am exhausted,

that I am overwhelmed,

that every waking moment is a battle for me,

I don't need you to tell me how to fix it.

I know all the little tips and tricks,

all the self help strategies,

the affirmations, the breathing,

I've tried them.

I just needed you to listen,

to tell me that you hear me,

that you understand,

that you see me.

All I wanted was for you to see me.