Happy Mother’s Day by Yvette Verini

Happy Mother’s Day

I hope you are healing in heaven. 
But now, as a mother myself, I understand that you were far from what a mother is meant to be. 

Despite it all, I want to thank you for all the lessons you have taught me.

You taught me to be weak, but I learnt to be strong
You taught me how to lie, but I learnt to tell the truth; there are some secrets a mother should never hide.
You taught me how to harm, but I learnt how to heal
You taught me to feel shame, and yet I learnt dignity
You taught me how to lose, but I learnt how to win
You taught me to be cruel, but I learnt to be kind
You taught me how to feel lost when you were supposed to be my guide
You taught me how to be vulnerable, but I learnt resilience
You taught me resentment, and yet I learnt how to forgive
You taught me to be spineless, but I learnt to have grit
You taught me to be fearful, and yet I learnt to have courage & faith
You taught me to belittle myself, but I learnt self-respect
You taught me to be a failure, and yet I learnt the joy of sweet success
You taught me to give up, but I learnt to persevere
You taught me neglect, but I learnt to protect
You never said you loved me, but I tell my kids everyday
You never took responsibility, and yet I learnt to own my own shit
You taught me to surrender, but I learnt to survive
You took me to weekly confession, but it was never my sin to confess
You taught me to be judgmental, and yet I learnt not to discriminate
You taught me how to hate, but I learnt how to love
You taught me what love isn’t, but I learnt what love is.

So, on this day that is dedicated to show gratitude to mothers, I thank you for teaching me each and every lesson; each and every one played a part & made me the warrior you see today.

So, Happy Mother’s Day to you.
At last I can set you free, as now I am the woman I was always meant to be. ❤️

Yvette Verini