Warmest Gratitude

To My Children

I'm sorry for all you had to witness.
For the chaos I couldn't shield you from.
I'm sorry for every moment you felt fear, confusion, or sadness that no child should ever have to feel.
I tried to protect you with everything I had, but I know some of the pain still reached you.
I promise to spend every day making sure your hearts are safe, your joy is protected, and your story is one of love and healing.
we made it.
Together.
And now every step I take is for you.
You are my why.
My Hope
My Why

To My Brother

You saw me at my lowest. You heard the things no sister should ever have to say.
You've seen it all. You heard the screaming, watched the tears fall, and stood with me through the most unbearable moments.
You carried pieces of my pain just so l wouldn't have to hold it alone.
I can never thank you enough for choosing me, over and over, when I didn't even know how to choose myself

To My Aunt & Uncle

Thank you for being the hands that reached out when I was drowning.
For showing up over and over with open arms, open hearts, and steady strength.
You saw the pain in my silence. You saw me at a vegetable state when i didn't think i could keep going.
You helped protect my children's joy when mine was slipping away.
You gave us a place to breathe again.

To My Bestfriend

You were just a coworker once.
But the moment life broke open, you became my sister.
You saw the ugliest moments-when
I was shattered, silenced, afraid.
And instead of walking away, you leaned in.
You carried my pain like it was your
Own
You gave me laughter when I thought joy was gone for good.
I love you deeply