I am Thankful for Love
Love for a child
How blessed am I at 31 years young to have both of my parents very involved in my life. If this isn't enough, they're still together. I don't know many people my age that are as lucky as I am. They are my biggest blessing and I will never take them for granted. They have loved me unconditionally and Wholeheartedly no matter the disappointing choices I make and this I believe is how every parent should love their child and how we should all love each other. My parents have given me the greatest gift anyone could ever give... Real Love. When you truly love someone you don't get to hit a switch and turn that love off just because they've made a mistake or don't agree with you or because they make life choices you may not understand. You love them through ups and you love them past downs. I remember my father telling my boyfriend that he didn't care if his children were gay, drug addicts or prostitutes that he would love them no matter what they were. I also remember what my mother told me when she found out I was smoking weed. She said "I may not condone what you're doing but I will never condemn you for it". I am who I am today because of these moments, that allowed me to gain the confidence to be ME. Yes I always had a roof over my head, clothes on my back, food on my table and maybe I was a spoiled brat. However apart from them being amazing and responsible, hard working parents. Their love alone in my opinion taught me to love others Wholeheartedly, to be understanding, compassionate, forgiving, and caring. They're love taught me to be a decent human being. To have morals and values that not even drugs could make me forget I have. They're love taught me to be selfless, to be kind, and has given me the confidence in who I am as a person and woman. Because of my parents no one can tell me I am not a strong woman. Love like this is the way you should love your gay child. Your son who may be an alcoholic or your daughter that might be an escort. No one can love a child the way their parent should. When someone you love starts doing drugs or is in a toxic relationship this is when you should love them even harder and help them, being supportive, patient, and understanding can save their lives. Turning your back on them or judging them can only do more harm than good. Love alone can make miracles. I am beyond blessed because I am loved. Unconditionally, genuinely and Wholeheartedly and this alone is the biggest gift any parent can give their child and it doesn't cost a dime.
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I am an aspiring freelance writer and currently an undergraduate pursing my associates degree in Liberal Arts and Humanities. I just want to change the world and make it a better place; I have 6 dogs. I love ART!
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