05/20/2026
This one hit home for me as memories of watching my dad drive away after dropping us back off at our moms house after a weekend with him. Crying not knowing when or if I’d ever see him again. Resentment set in with my mom and I began wanting to be with my dad more. Even though my mom was there for me more. Neither were there for me emotionally or spiritually.
I’ve been processing this version of me for a few days now. The way I do it, is I sit with that little version of me and let her cry. Then I ask her what she needs. And then I hold her as she cries more. Then I hold her hand, get up, and we walk away from that moment with the understanding that I more will take care of her and that she is safe with me.
We dry our tears and walk out together hand in hand, smiling and laughing.
That’s healing. That’s how you do this work.