My Mother’s Day Reflection
I am a child that never has had a close relationship with her mother. My mother was emotionally, verbally, and physically abusive to me. My mother is addicted to drugs and has violent bursts of anger. My mother was never truly a real mother to me.
But, I have numerous people that have given me love and care throughout my life, as a mother would. My Aunt has been nothing but kind to me, and has always given me words of wisdom and support when I’ve needed it the most. My Father has been through thick and thin and has truly become a constant force of love and resilience in my life. My Father’s girlfriend Tamara has become like a mother to me and has taught me lifelong skills I shall always hold dear to me.
My Mother is also healing and is becoming a better person everyday. She is healthier then I have seen her in a long time and I have faith that one day she will be able to be at rest with her demons.
Seeing people post all day about their mothers is absolutely beautiful, but it’s definitely a little bit disheartening for those who don’t have the best relationship with their mothers. It’s okay to not have a good relationship, or a relationship at all with your mother. You aren’t weird or should feel any shame. Mother’s Day is about showing your love for those who deserve it, Fathers, Aunts, Grandmas, Friends.