Lessons of My Mama

I've known my Mama for 20 years. I met her when I was 20, and for 15-16 of those years, she tried to teach me how to navigate life in a way that wouldn't cause harm, but I made it difficult. She only worked hard to ensure that I became the best version of myself I could be, because she saw my potential.  One thing I never really got from my biological family, or otherwise, was some tough love. My mama navigated my hell to find me and pull me out, something I will forever be grateful for, and the lessons she's taught me have assisted me in growing as a person. I love her more than words can express, and I feel like everything she taught me needs to be shared with the world. As she would always say to me, "If I can change, so can you. You just have to want it."

 

I can only share what I've learned, how I think, and my understanding of my mama's lessons.

 

No one outside of yourself can fix you; they can only assist. As my mama says, "It's up to you to change."