Dear mum

[PaperDoll]

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
 
 

[NarcKiddo]

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.

 

[Blueberry]

 

It was lovely to read all that you intend to do (and undoubtedly already doing) for your son. 

[ednasurvivalmode]

This is beautiful.