Uncomfortable Holiday

I know what today is.

You do, too.

And I know how you're feeling.

Sad, angry, lonely, bitter...uncomfortable.

It's uncomfortable to exist today.

Some of us have no parents, some of us still do. Some of us even have parents that we still like, talk with, and possibly love. Some of us wanted to be parents, but won't get the chance.

But something has happened to make this holiday one you wish didn't exist. A day to just skip over.

It's okay. I get it. I feel the same way.

For those of you who need it, I'm here to tell you that your feelings are valid. You can be angry and sad and bitter. You can mourn the loss of something that you had, or maybe even something that you never did. You can hate the person who helped make you, while still wishing things could be different. You can be angry that circumstances have led to a lifelong dream never being realized.

It's okay that you feel vulnerable today.

Let yourself experience these emotions, but know that they don't make you a disappointment, ungrateful, a terrible person, broken, useless... any of those lies you were told.

You are enough. You are a wonderful person. A living, breathing, remarkable human being. And if you've found yourself here, then know that I, at least, am very grateful that you are you.

So take a deep breath, eat something tasty, drink some water, and do whatever else you need to do to survive.

We'll get through this together, okay?

Tomorrow will probably be better.

<3