Okay, I& #39;ve tried to be super careful about how I& #39;ve phrased parts of my journey, but I& #39;m currently not talking to my mom right now, after trying to stand up for myself after 20+ years of having a... complicated relationship with her.

Today feels...weird. I guess I& #39;ve gotten used to doing things for her out of a sense of obligation, rather than because I wanted to. I feel a little guilty for not reaching out, but I know it& #39;s what I need right now.
So, I& #39;m trying to celebrate my wife as a Mother...

As much as we can today. I& #39;ve learned from experience that family isn& #39;t always blood. Friends are family, family can be the ones you choose. Even in the midst of the pain, I& #39;ve had so many women be positive role models in my life, and love me like their own.

I& #39;m not sure if I& #39;ll be able to reconcile with my mom. So those for whom today is hard, I see you. I& #39;m sorry for the pain you& #39;ve experienced. You are loved. And family can be whoever your people are.
/End
#FriendsAreFamily #Mothers