Submission 03

Dear Mum,

It’s been over 30 years now, but I still think of you often. I see you when I look in the mirror and I’ll never forgive the flat ass I inherited from you.

Mostly though I feel you, there’s this whole side to me that was never nurtured but forms half of me. My sense of adventure and empathy, I think that’s you, my creativity and spontaneity. Getting to know myself has been like getting to know you as an adult, without you being here.

I hope you are proud of me.

You know I forgive you right? I’m sorry you had to endure what you did, I think you were so incredibly brave and strong. It’s OK and I love you, I never stopped loving you. My love for you has helped me to find love for myself, and I’m happy. I did OK.