I think you’re brave, because even though you didn’t know how you were going to provide for your kids, you found a way to do it while keeping them safe, and they will thank you for that one day.
Trigger warning: Suicide, depression Growing up as a church kid who suffered from severe depression, I was not met with the…
I am proud of you. You made it. You rose above your environment and are an amazing person.
One day, love won’t always hurt and relationships won’t always be so confusing.
Just because your parent won’t take ownership of their mistreatment of you doesn’t mean you have to own it. It’s not your burden to bear.
I know one day you’ll find the peace you’ve fought so hard for.
There once was a child who grew up to be the girl who never needed anyone, because no one was ever there.
You CANNOT make someone happy by letting them steal your joy.
Instead of blaming you for not taking care of me correctly, I am going to accept the blame for not giving you what you needed to grow and thrive.