CW: Domestic abuse

Mothers, in the biological sense, are the ones that brought many of us into this life. There’s no denying that. From there, they become an influence on how we interact with people throughout our lives.

Some of us are fortunate to have a mother that can recognize their own toxic patterns and actively do better for themselves and their family.

Some may even open up and tell you how they were treated, and hope they don’t repeat those patterns on to you.

But they are still human. With humanity comes the fallacy of being perfect and devoid of judgment. What they do with that realization can define all of their relationships. Especially if they have children of any age.

Pray for the child that will never hear an apology for any abuse the mother is guilty of. Even if they slowed down their history of being physical, their mental attacks can cut deeper. Often reminding you who they choose to be, while confirming what they are in the back of your mind and under your breath.

The mothers that have grown past their trauma, you are respected and loved to the highest form. As the most socially recognized protectors of your children, it is your duty to make sure their struggles and darkness is defended by you, and not coming from you.

All of this can apply to fathers as well. But one group at a time.

D.F.