So often
what I think is a conversation about me
you think is a conversation about you.
My feelings
aren’t just feelings, they’re an attack.
But they’re not.
They belong to me
and they’re allowed to be
what they are.
I long for you to acknowledge
how I feel
what I wonder
what I want
isolated from your sense
of inadequacy.
I’m tired
tired
tired of your issue
always overshadowing
any of my concerns.
Mental illness
is annoyingly
narcissistic.
Please consider other points of view.
It isn’t always about you.
Really.
Sometimes it’s about me.
Shawn L. Bird 
Thank you for this! It sounds so very familiar. 🙂
So very true, and nowhere more apropos, than between any two people together, in a tight space.
It should be about you. It’s your voice. Keep sharing.
I loved this! Especially – Mental illness is annoyingly narcissistic! Almost a summary of the piece? Love your writing style. I will have to come back for more. Looking forward to Your new posts and checking out your older ones too!
Thanks for coming by to visit me!!! Always looking to meet new friends! An English Teacher?? Please be gentle with me on Your comments! LOL!
I never had a doubt that it is not about you 😀
lol