Throughout life though, I’ve learnt more than anticipated and I hope my children grow to learn more than me. I hope they become more, better and wiser. I want to always fix any things they are facing but I also know, they need to learn how to do these things.
I know dad wanted it for me. He listened to my hurts and offered the ear I needed desperately but he never offered to fix them, he always loved me unconditionally. My Grandmother would invite me in for a cup of tea, and while watching one of her shows, she gave me some of the most important bits of guidance without knowing. She taught me to laugh. She taught me to give and to never judge a person no matter what they are doing in life. You are to respect the Janitor the same was as the CEO of a company. We are all part of a bigger picture. Mum taught me patience, faith and forgiveness. There are countless days of washing walls while playing music together as a family. She taught me to believe in myself after some life altering experiences as a young girl. She taught me to write and then, if it was in frustration, rip up the pages and let it go. My brothers and sisters taught me about unconditional love and forgiveness.
I learnt from all of them, to be the woman I am today, to trust in myself and I hope, my boys learn to do the same.
I couldn’t feel more blessed no matter the broken road we’ve travelled.
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