This father's day I should probably thank you.
Thank you for teaching me how to be strong in the face of adversity.
Thank you for teaching me what it means to truly be loved. And I'll never let go of the ones who truly do love me.
Thank you for helping me know what I should expect or tolerate from a partner....whether that be friendships, working relationships or what I should look for in a husband.
Thank you for making me resilient. It's because of you that I know how to get back up after repeatedly being knocked down. You left me no choice but to learn how to do that. I do it well.
Thank you for helping me to learn what a true support system consists of. I can tell you that financial support is not the most fulfilling way to be supported when you're in pain.
For all the times I thought that things couldn't get much worse - and then you made things worse - thank you. You helped me become the person that I am today, and while it hurts sometimes I am proud of traits that have come to define me, because of you.
I am:
Strong
Independent
Resilient
Brave
I have nothing to fear. You taught me that I could change my mind to change my life..
