June 15, 2022 Today is my actual birthday but of course, we celebrate every day of the month As I hit the height of my rainbow π to start the descent I remember my mom and now My annual Birthday Cry π₯Ίπ’π It's now basically a solidarity tradition, I cry every year for my mom She passed in 2016 Her name was Deanah and like my legal first name, "Nebiyou" people butchered it like meat. We used to celebrate both our birthdays twice. She lived where I was born, Washington, D.C. So there was a time difference It made having one become like two. I will miss her most not just because she birthed me but we were identical in many ways both good and but her heart was always pure even though her words could use some refining πππ€ Even so she has always loved me unconditionally and sometimes as my mom would say (in the best way she knew how, in her own way) I always say that when we cry we should release all pain from any negative impact and move forward It's why I think crying is essential to mental health, stability and renewal of self, and growth. Cry as often as you need to but know it's meant to be a stepping stone in healing, not an obstacle to hold you back. I miss you, mom, Happy Birthday to me πππ #anotheryearwiser #healingbycrying #loveislove #pansexual #gaymer #releasebadenergy #mentalhealth #OmniMuscle #birthdaycry #lifelessons #happybirthday #birthdaymonth (at Fargo, North Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce0-FElOsTz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=