“I don’t care how you were raised,
Unlearn that ****
Build a better life for yourself,
No matter how many lessons,
You go through along the way.
Maybe it’s the one where,
You lost someone that meant the most to you.
Maybe it’s the one where,
You felt like the only thing you could do
Was stand against the wall,
And try to catch your breath.
For how deep and engulfing it was
To feel the weight of the loss
Of someone so important.
But, you didn’t really feel
How deep that pain could go.
Maybe it’s the one where,
Your mom thought it was important,
To teach you how to hide from
The doorbell when it rang.
Maybe it’s the one where,
She wasn’t allowed to live with you
Because your dad wouldn’t let her
And you didn’t know why.
You were told that it was parent’s business,
And not for children to worry about.
You didn’t deserve that confusion,
And never being able to know
Exactly why your life was changing.
You didn’t deserve to be treated as less than
Or unworthy of knowing the truth.
You deserved so much more
Than what you were given.
So, maybe it’s time that you invest in yourself
And build a better life for yourself,
That inspires you,
That gives you passion,
That makes you think,
That motivates you,
That is complex,
That is a healthy challenge,
That educates you,
That tests you,
That lets you grow,
That grows with you,
And is worth the ride.
No matter how long it takes,
You deserve to live a life that you love. ❤️
Sep 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM UTC
“I don’t care how you were raised,
Unlearn that ****
Build a better life for yourself,
No matter how many lessons,
You go through along the way.
Maybe it’s the one where,
You lost someone that meant the most to you.
Maybe it’s the one where,
You felt like the only thing you could do
Was stand against the wall,
And try to catch your breath.
For how deep and engulfing it was
To feel the weight of the loss
Of someone so important.
But, you didn’t really feel
How deep that pain could go.
Maybe it’s the one where,
Your mom thought it was important,
To teach you how to hide from
The doorbell when it rang.
Maybe it’s the one where,
She wasn’t allowed to live with you
Because your dad wouldn’t let her
And you didn’t know why.
You were told that it was parent’s business,
And not for children to worry about.
You didn’t deserve that confusion,
And never being able to know
Exactly why your life was changing.
You didn’t deserve to be treated as less than
Or unworthy of knowing the truth.
You deserved so much more
Than what you were given.
So, maybe it’s time that you invest in yourself
And build a better life for yourself,
That inspires you,
That gives you passion,
That makes you think,
That motivates you,
That is complex,
That is a healthy challenge,
That educates you,
That tests you,
That lets you grow,
That grows with you,
And is worth the ride.
No matter how long it takes,
You deserve to live a life that you love. ❤️
From a Facebook post that got me thinking about self-authenticity and making sure that you are living a life that brings you value, hope, passion, and someday a love that lasts a lifetime. A healthy lasting type of love that honors the self, the pair, and the freedom to express yourself and be loved for who you are. A love that can take life together, no matter what happens. We are adaptable, resilient, reliant, strong, independent, deserving, intelligent, capable, and most of all worthy.
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