Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter. Kudos to you! So much of this is relatable to my own journey. I had a daughter at 22 and raised her on my own. I was completely directionless other than knowing I wanted to be a different Mother than my own. My daughter gave me purpose, a sense of self, a level of determination and strength I didn't even know I possessed. She is now 31 which blows my mind to even say out loud. Many blessings to your daughter and you!
Such an important sentiment to impart to parents and people! Previous commenters have beautifully covered reactions to this lovely post, I’d to address something else here: no one on a fixed income can afford to support every worthy substacker. I want to thank you for making your thoughts fully accessible to everyone. I’ve been so disappointed lately that so many of my trusted thinkers present a paragraph or two before insisting that one need become a “paid subscriber” to read the rest. I understand and appreciate seeking support for one’s work, but I feel so grateful for your more generous approach: if you enjoy and are able, here is your opportunity to offer financial reward, if one is moved to do so.
Alex, this is a beautiful post and a wonderful reflection of your healing and growth and how you've been able to show up for yourself and Char. Happiest birthday to Char!
I resonate so deeply with this!!! The power that we have to heal forward and backwards in our lineage is breathtaking! Thank you for this moment and Happy Birthday, Char!
This is soooo beautiful, Alex! Happy 17th birthday to Char. You both embody how beautiful Healing is. I have so much respect for you and how you've healed so that your daughters don't have to heal from trauma and dysfunction. I felt ALL of this and it brought tears to my eyes. Bless you and your family and all of us on this journey of healing.
Thank you Alex to you & Char for choosing to be on this journey together, fully embodied in the divinity that intersects our hearts, minds, & bodies AND sharing it with such fierce compassion & reverence! It is a privilege to witness 🙏
Alex I have chills reading your post! And firstly happy birthday to your gorgeous daughter! But I also want to honour and say what a brave and courageous journey you committed too 17 years ago. This is why we heal! I too chose to be a cycle breaker although still a baby in my healing journey reading this inspires me to keep on healing. To dig deeper even when it's hard. To persevere cause things can be different. Your story confirms this. Thank you for sharing lovely! 💛✨️
You’re both so beautiful! And this piece was exquisite! I feel the love in every line. I have an incredible daughter who turned 18 in August. So, I completely understand how deeply you love your girls! Having a close bond with your daughter is priceless! It’s a gift that keeps on giving. I’m proud of how far you’ve come, Alex! I’m proud of your resilience and determination to be and do better than what you received. I’m proud of you for evolving beyond your inherited limits and blossoming to not only be who your girls need you to be, but for also becoming who you need to be for yourself! I’m so proud of you for breaking the curse and not allowing your girls to suffer through your past pains & trauma. Standing ovation to you! I’m sending you & Char so much love, joy, and prayers for continued peace and ease. May God bless & keep you & your family! Cheers to continued evolution and ease!
Happy solar return to your daughter 💕 as a new mom to a baby girl, I quivered in resonance reading this post. I am excited to raise a child and write a story of loving compassionate and aware family bond with her.
This was truly beautiful! Thank you for sharing- may you both remain close and strong and Happy Birthday Char! Congratulations to both of you for a life well enjoyed ❤️
Thank you for expressing the words to describe the joy I’m feeling with a recent shift between my daughter and I. Happy Birthday Queen and job well done mama 👏🏾🌻
My baby sister turns 18 soon, in my own way I relate so much. She is much more than I was, and I am for her more than me if I was left to my own devices. Thank you for writing this!
Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter. Kudos to you! So much of this is relatable to my own journey. I had a daughter at 22 and raised her on my own. I was completely directionless other than knowing I wanted to be a different Mother than my own. My daughter gave me purpose, a sense of self, a level of determination and strength I didn't even know I possessed. She is now 31 which blows my mind to even say out loud. Many blessings to your daughter and you!
Thank you was the rest of my comment!
Such an important sentiment to impart to parents and people! Previous commenters have beautifully covered reactions to this lovely post, I’d to address something else here: no one on a fixed income can afford to support every worthy substacker. I want to thank you for making your thoughts fully accessible to everyone. I’ve been so disappointed lately that so many of my trusted thinkers present a paragraph or two before insisting that one need become a “paid subscriber” to read the rest. I understand and appreciate seeking support for one’s work, but I feel so grateful for your more generous approach: if you enjoy and are able, here is your opportunity to offer financial reward, if one is moved to do so.
Alex, this is a beautiful post and a wonderful reflection of your healing and growth and how you've been able to show up for yourself and Char. Happiest birthday to Char!
I resonate so deeply with this!!! The power that we have to heal forward and backwards in our lineage is breathtaking! Thank you for this moment and Happy Birthday, Char!
This is soooo beautiful, Alex! Happy 17th birthday to Char. You both embody how beautiful Healing is. I have so much respect for you and how you've healed so that your daughters don't have to heal from trauma and dysfunction. I felt ALL of this and it brought tears to my eyes. Bless you and your family and all of us on this journey of healing.
Thank you Alex to you & Char for choosing to be on this journey together, fully embodied in the divinity that intersects our hearts, minds, & bodies AND sharing it with such fierce compassion & reverence! It is a privilege to witness 🙏
This is truly beautiful, thank you for sharing.
Alex I have chills reading your post! And firstly happy birthday to your gorgeous daughter! But I also want to honour and say what a brave and courageous journey you committed too 17 years ago. This is why we heal! I too chose to be a cycle breaker although still a baby in my healing journey reading this inspires me to keep on healing. To dig deeper even when it's hard. To persevere cause things can be different. Your story confirms this. Thank you for sharing lovely! 💛✨️
You’re both so beautiful! And this piece was exquisite! I feel the love in every line. I have an incredible daughter who turned 18 in August. So, I completely understand how deeply you love your girls! Having a close bond with your daughter is priceless! It’s a gift that keeps on giving. I’m proud of how far you’ve come, Alex! I’m proud of your resilience and determination to be and do better than what you received. I’m proud of you for evolving beyond your inherited limits and blossoming to not only be who your girls need you to be, but for also becoming who you need to be for yourself! I’m so proud of you for breaking the curse and not allowing your girls to suffer through your past pains & trauma. Standing ovation to you! I’m sending you & Char so much love, joy, and prayers for continued peace and ease. May God bless & keep you & your family! Cheers to continued evolution and ease!
Happy solar return to your daughter 💕 as a new mom to a baby girl, I quivered in resonance reading this post. I am excited to raise a child and write a story of loving compassionate and aware family bond with her.
This was truly beautiful! Thank you for sharing- may you both remain close and strong and Happy Birthday Char! Congratulations to both of you for a life well enjoyed ❤️
Thank you for expressing the words to describe the joy I’m feeling with a recent shift between my daughter and I. Happy Birthday Queen and job well done mama 👏🏾🌻
My baby sister turns 18 soon, in my own way I relate so much. She is much more than I was, and I am for her more than me if I was left to my own devices. Thank you for writing this!
HBD Queen. These words are a song to my heart. All love to those that resonate with these words. Thank you for oferring them!!
this was so beautiful 💞