Named changed for this as it could be revealing.
I'm in my early thirties. Not long left an abusive relationship (emotional not physical). I am child free.
I have spent my 20's looking after elderly family members. I come from what can only be described as a dis-functional family (absent father, physically abusive step-father, emotionally abusive mother and passive family members who did nothing about any of this even when I had bruises and marks and they witnessed me being threatened).
I have suffered with anxiety on and off for most of my life. I am always putting others first and seem to be drawn to people who just take advantage of me. I'm having some counselling which has helped me see these issues.
A few years ago I decided to go back to university to study what most people consider a difficult subject and I somehow graduated with a first. I feel very grateful but also very lost as to what to do next. I want to travel, but I feel guilty leaving my family who depend on me a lot.
Does anyone have any thoughts? Would I be stupid and irresponsible travelling at my age and taking some time out?