Oh Cathy- where do I begin? You and I are so alike! I too talked too much at school and needed recovery time when I got home. I too can get overstimulated and peopled out very easily. Which is why your words resonate so much right now. I have had nonstop guests since the middle of last week (it’s now Sunday.) I love all the people who have come and are still here but I am emotionally exhausted. That’s why I was up at 2AM sitting in the moonlight on my deck by the creek. I needed time when no one was talking. Now, I’m sitting on my bed with headphones and quiet music preparing for an hour of solitude before I start peopling again. I just told one of my houseguests I need an hour of quiet and she is happy to get her own tea and entertain herself. The only way I will survive the next 5 days without a meltdown is to set boundaries and retreat when I need to. This is hard for me because I feel responsible to be the perfect hostess but I am learning to take care of myself. I won’t have days to recover because we’re still trying to get everything from our old house and get it sold, so I have to recover in sips throughout the day.

Thanks for making me feel less alone. ❤️