The Maternal Instinct : A Narrative

Lessons

I have learned a great deal from my mother's toxicity. I learned that your parents aren't the superheros we once thought they were, and that they won't always be there to wipe your tears or make you laugh. I learned to be self reliant, to not let others decide my limits and my happiness for me. Though I did not have the opportunities and encouragement that most kids do I still believe I can achieve my dreams. As for my mother, she is gone. I have no contact with her and no clue where she is, even though that's a normality. I learned from her mistakes with me. If I ever decide to have children I will be everything she wasn't for me. I am a stronger person due to her actions. I do blame her for so many issues and battles I have faced, but I will always strive to be better than she thinks I can be. I will always be better and stronger and valid. I made myself survive. I didn't need her. I learned to figure out who I am and I love myself. That is something she could never give me.