Family
Dear Mom: Too Mature
Dear Mom, You once said you thought you should have held me back in school. Age-wise, I was a full year younger than my classmates - which I assume is what your concern was. It certainly couldn't have been my maturity. I was more mature than most of my classmates - more mature than I should have been at such a young age.
By Rachal Flewellen4 years ago in Confessions
Going Pains
Going Pains Mom, you’re not perfect, and that’s fine— normal, even. But I never looked for perfect in you. You loved me and did your best to ensure mine and my siblings’ happiness to make up for a lack of a father, and because that’s just your instinctive nature. You sacrificed so much for us, and I love you more than words could say. You’re all I’ve ever known. But the more I know, the less I know you. And the more I feel there’s no other choice but to go.
By Andie Rubio4 years ago in Confessions
My Family Doesn't Want Me to Write
No wonder I'm so frustrated See that photo, the kids jumping for joy? Those aren't my actual family members, but I have more than one pic of my real grandnieces and grandnephews doing the same thing. Because they're all relentlessly healthy, functional, and high-achieving, with devoted and supportive parents. And grandparents!
By Jan M Flynn4 years ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Horrible Daughter
Dear Mom, It has been years since I have spoken to you. My last in person memory of you was shortly after my final suicide attempt and involuntary hospital hold, walking in with my then husband from my hospital stay hearing you on the phone with my first husband, agreeing with him that I was the problem, that I was the sociopath.
By Shauna Marie4 years ago in Confessions
Between the Lines
There are so many things I have told you. My first kiss, my first period, my first heartbreak. I’ve told you I loved you. And I’ve heard you say it back more times this week than most will hear in a lifetime. I’ve told you how lucky I am to have you. How lucky I am that my soul found yours. I’ve told you my fears, my dreams, my deepest hopes for life. I’ve told you that you’re my best friend. And I meant it. I’ve told you how often I look to you. How no matter what age I am, I look to your guidance like sailors look to the stars at night. Reverent and loving.
By DK Meyers4 years ago in Confessions
To the woman who brought me safely into this world
To the woman who brought me safely into this world, I’ve decided to write this to you as a reminder of what has happened and what will happen. In our lives we have lived, we have lost, we have loved, we have missed. We have hurt, we have trusted,we have made mistakes. But most importantly we have learnt. There are times where we don’t see eye to eye on things because as human beings we are all opinionated. But your love helps to shape the nation as you shape each born child that comes within your care. Your patience has made me the person I am today and blessed is an understatement.
By Tee Gasu4 years ago in Confessions
Where you slept.
December, 25 2020 Mother your care is above all what i can compare to heaven's peace.The comfort erases all terror in my mind,evaporating all negativity just with your smile. When this year has taught me more cruelty and isolation you still encouraged me to give my best.The world has shown me hatred when i was born in love,yet you knew this because you single handedly raised me and my sister's.The world has given you burden yet you still showed compassion.
By Alan Perez4 years ago in Confessions
