January 19, 2007
She's 18 years old today. An adult. Well, at least legally. Emotionally, it varies. Sometimes she's very mature for her age and really seems to have it all together, other times she's like a petulant 7 year old. But then, aren't we all?
She's come a long way this year. We all have. I think we've hit the highest highs, and I know we've hit the lowest lows. All in all, I believe we are stronger for having survived it.
So ...
Happy Birthday, Sweetness! You are a remarkable young woman. You are strong and resilient. You are beautiful and funny and talented. Your intelligence is astounding. You can be anything and everything you desire. All you have to do is decide ... then DO. The whole world - the whole universe - is there for you, waiting for you to embrace it. You have such an amazing life ahead for you. You will accomplish so much. Your spirit has been through the depths and fires of hell and has now, like Phoenix, arisen from the ashes stronger and more beautiful than ever imagined. You are my hero and I am so proud to be your mother. Thank you for sharing your life with me. I love you.
She's come a long way this year. We all have. I think we've hit the highest highs, and I know we've hit the lowest lows. All in all, I believe we are stronger for having survived it.
So ...
Happy Birthday, Sweetness! You are a remarkable young woman. You are strong and resilient. You are beautiful and funny and talented. Your intelligence is astounding. You can be anything and everything you desire. All you have to do is decide ... then DO. The whole world - the whole universe - is there for you, waiting for you to embrace it. You have such an amazing life ahead for you. You will accomplish so much. Your spirit has been through the depths and fires of hell and has now, like Phoenix, arisen from the ashes stronger and more beautiful than ever imagined. You are my hero and I am so proud to be your mother. Thank you for sharing your life with me. I love you.
posted by Leisl | 11:13 AM
2 Comments:
I am so happy that things have gone so well for your daughter. I wish that I could say the same.
My daughter did well for the summer and sadly things got worse again in the fall. Just before Christmas she unsuccessfully attempted suicide. It was horrible. My worst nightmare.
She is still in counselling and is back on a new anti-depressant which seems to be working. Last week I unfortunately discovered a new large patch of fresh cuts on her left forearm.
I don't understand it all, I am trying. She suffers in silence and I am not aware when she is not happy. She doesn't slam doors, yell or act out, she is just sad inside.
I am trying to ease off and allow her to make some choices, but some of them are such bad choices.
I wish that like your family we were through this, but it appears that we have a way to go. She is still young (15), so I realize that maturity does play a part in all of this as well.
Happy birthday to your daughter, so happy for you all.
I am so very sorry to hear this. I know how hard it is. Just keep loving her. I really think that's all any of can do - Love. And pray.
You are both in my thoughts & my prayers.
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