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.
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