I hope you know that I was broken. I guess in some ways I still am. But I am picking up the pieces along the way, learning how to create boundaries and rediscovering myself. And I know that it’s taking awhile, you can see that.
So I have to be very selective with what I choose to keep and what I let go of. Some of those pieces no longer fit, they no longer belong to me. But, I want to get this right; for me, and for you.
And I’m sure you’ve seen me try every which way to make some broken pieces fit. Those are the ones that are just harder to let go of. They take a little more time.
I hope that you know it isn’t your fault…it never was.
But sweet girl, it can be hard being a woman. The different roles we play. Our innate desire to be everything to everyone except ourselves. You get lost in the shuffle just trying to keep up with life.
And life… well, it’s a roller coaster of ups and downs. There’s no way to avoid that. You will have some of the most amazing, invigorating ups filled with love, passion, laughter, friendship, and opportunities to see the world in such vivid, bright colors. But, there will also be the downs. Times when you question yourself and your choices. Moments that are so dark, and holes so deep, you’re not sure you’ll be able to climb your way out. Trust me, sweet girl, you will.
That’s just life. The beauty of this ride is knowing things always get better. After the downs, you’re always in for another unforgettable adventure. You just have to hold on tight!
Dear girl, I hope you will see beyond the chaos and mess that I have created at times, once this journey is complete. I hope that you will see my moments of strength more than the moments of weakness. I hope you will see beyond my mistakes that I’ve made and know the apologies were true and heartfelt. I hope that I’m showing you no matter how hard you fall, it is possible to get back up and keep going.
Dear girl, I hope that I’m showing you there are more sides to me than just being a mother, a wife, a daughter, and all of the roles I play. I want you to see life isn’t played out in one Act. It’s not ONE chapter. You can always hit reset, or change your story. But YOU are the main character, and you have choices. You can always change the narrative.
More than anything dear girl, I want you to know that I see YOU. Even when there are times, you might think that I don’t. I see your heart, your humbleness, your talents, and all of the possibilities that await you. I want you to know I am amazed by you, everyday. As strong as I want you to see me, I’ve always known that you were much braver and stronger than I ever was, or will be.
And your not perfect, no one is. I am sure you’ve already seen that I definitely am not. It’s not about perfection. It’s about being true to yourself, being comfortable in your own skin, being your authentic self. But know, if you do happen to lose yourself along the way, it’s okay to take some time to find that girl you used to be. I hope I’m showing you that.
Dear girl, you are my best friend. You are loved more than you will ever know. There is nothing you could ever do to make me more proud of you than I already am.
Love this.
Thank you- ❤️
Beautiful! And such truth….
Omg sis… got me tearing up. You and mom both have this way with words that I’ve never seen before