Gratefully Abandoned

In your absence, I found my strength

A resilience that carried me through

With every trial and tribulation

I discovered a love that’s true

You may have left me, but I thrived

And in your absence, I found my light

I charted a path of my own making

And emerged from the darkness, bright

Your departure made room for growth

For healthy love to take its place

So thank you for leaving me behind

I found my worth, my own destined space

I was thinking about my mother while writing this. About how I always felt that I needed her, and how her criticism shaped my weakness and insecurities. While it stings that she doesn't give a crap about me and I long for a biological parent, if she wasn't behaving the way she is and felt the need to dismiss me during my greatest times of need, I would've never broken free from the chains of her wrath. I would've never found myself, learned what I've learned, and would've never become who I am today; Confident, independent, and full of self-respect, love, and healthy boundaries. So yeah, in a way, I will always be grateful for her doing what she's doing.

#Thankyou

#CPTSD