Abuse

There is a large misconception about abuse.

The word, alone, causes conversations to end abruptly.

It's a term that no one wants to hear or talk about.

Ever.

However, it's prevalent in our society.

Physical.

Mental.

Emotional.

Sexual.

Spiritual.

Neglect.

Control.

Addiction.

It cripples people.

Due to my own emotional neglect of my own children at times, they too feel these things at times.

Coming out of my struggles and my own abuse and neglect has helped me to really see and hear and value my relationship with my children. 

They, too, have experienced these things.

One, from the abuse of their father and other people in their lives.

Two, from a mama who was deep into addiction.

I have had to really focus on making sure they are validated every day.

Making sure that they know that they are loved by me every day.

Not just because I say it, but because I show it.

Taking Kaydon dinner. Getting a Fizz with Colton. Sitting and shooting the breeze with Braxton.

Cooking.

Baking.

Cleaning.

Talking.

Laughing.

Sharing.

Be aware of these things in the people around you.

Love them.