a word with my inner kid

What I wish I would’ve heard as a child after losing my dad…kids who experience abandonment and death are different. Not a flex, I promise.

What he did was not your fault. What he didn’t do had nothing to do with you. The demons were his. And his alone.

He did love you. He’s with you now and watches over you.

He didn’t choose drugs or alcohol over you. The disease of alcoholism was all consuming.

You will see life differently and you will look at the world in a harsh light. Remember that you are not alone.

You may feel abandoned more often than not. Be weary of people around you and guard your heart. Don’t take just anyone’s hand who offers it.

Feel your feelings. They are yours and important. Speak about them. Continue to write about them. You’ll go far.

You are whole and loved by so many. You do not need anyone to tell you that to validate your existence.

You are an emotional empath who will need to shield yourself from others energy at times.

This life is an experience. Learn as you go. Love hard regardless of the hurt you may experience.

You can’t save every unhealed broken man or woman. They are not your dad.