To my dear son:
Your journey has just begun, and as I watch you enjoy life every single day, I can only hope that your uncontrollable laughter and insurmountable joy in the little things remains a steady part of your childhood, teens, and adulthood.
But, sadly, I know better.
There is going to come a time when laughter is only left for those moments with your best buds, sometimes even just one buddy. A moment when tears will stream down your face, not because you don’t want to take a nap or are throwing your biggest and best tantrum for that toy you are inevitably going to get, but because you are hurting so deeply from something that someone said or did.
I want you to know that I’ve been there before. I still remember hurtful words that were said to me. I still have leftover feelings of resentment and anger. I still carry some of those wounds with me today.
At one point of my life, I thought the best way to combat all those negative feelings was to reflect back the very thing that hurt me. I became mean, spiteful, and ignorantly proud in my own opinions. But the truth was, I was never meant to become that.
And neither are you. Always stand up for yourself in the best ways you know how, but know there’s a distinct difference between standing up for what you believe in and making someone feel less than.
You might be teased because you’re different than someone or be tempted to make fun of someone that’s not like you, but no two people are exactly alike. Nope, not even twins.
Think of it this way: You and each of your friends have different superpowers! How cool it that?! So choose to celebrate differences.
Always stand tall in knowing that you are amazing. You are enough just the way you are. You are important in this world. Don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise.
I love you always,
Mama
Kaye can be found on Instagram @littlegoldenpenguin. You can visit her inspiring blog at www.littlegoldenpenguin.com.
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