You are always welcome, @phoenix_dawn 
You are a strong witch and I think that it is a great idea- I often hear the advice (especially for Empaths)- how can you take care of others when you need help yourself? While it is very kind to help friends, at the end of the day it is most important to take care of yourself 
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If you think some of the bad energy is affecting you, your decision to take a step back and do some cleansing is a great choice 
And, if you consider yourself to be an Empath (sensitive to the emotions/states of others and possibly absorbing their energy), perhaps consider doing some Empath Shielding Exercsises too 
Wishing you the best with your part animals- hopefully you can find some peace and respite! 
Blessed be 