Dear mum,
I am so sorry your mother wasn't the mother you needed but it doesn't excuse the wrong you've done to me.
Now I have become a mother, I want and hope to be the mother my son needs.
While you show indifference, I will show unconditional love.
While you tell me to give up, I will encourage him to try again.
While you show blind loyalty to your husband, I will put my son's interests first.
While you abandon me when I need you most, I will be there for him as long as he needs me.
While you make me doubt my reality, I will encourage him to speak his truth.
While you cross boundaries, I will respect his wishes for space.
While you point out all of my flaws, I will cherish his uniqueness.
While you make me feel I am nothing without you, I will encourage his independence.
While you kept secrets from me, I will be open and honest with him.
While it is too much for you when the going gets tough, I will persevere because nothing is more important than my responsibility of being his mum.
While you never admit wrong, I will say sorry and try to make amends when I mess up. And I hope he tells me when I do.
PaperDoll
I wish my mother had made and kept even just a few of those vows.
Your son is lucky to have you as his mother.
:grouphug:
:yeahthat:
It was lovely to read all that you intend to do (and undoubtedly already doing) for your son. :hug:
This is beautiful.