It has only been a year Sis

Photo taken on this day last year. Mom and I just found out

Today was the day I found out I was pregnant by a man I did not care to continue a relationship with. Although the beginning of 2020 had wrecked my self-esteem, I still had a sense of my worth and knew  relationship with him would be cheap and I'd be short-changing myself. I knew I deserved more than the abusive language, childish manner, and manipulation. 

Never had I ever had an adult tell me that "boundaries are stupid" 

Or that they were to be "the only person to ever love" me

smh

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It's wild to me that I was ever entertaining such behaviors, but I only say that to digress in the shame talk and instead choose grace for the woman I was last year. 

It has only been a year-- and therefore I need to continue to practice patience with myself 

It has only been a year-- and beating-up the decisions made, no matter the consequences, is only hurting our growth.

It has only been a year-- and I've already made so many adjustments and improvements. I am proud of myself 

It has only been a year-- and I am still growing 

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*raises a glass (of water)

Cheers, to the first year of healing and growth and to the many more to come

Love ya Mone. 

We Gon Be Alright <3 




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