You are Strong

 

You are Strong

 

How often has it happened-

an acquaintance hears your story or sees your child and says

 “I’m not as strong as you. I could never deal with all the things you deal with.”

 And you shake your head modestly,

and brush it off, and maybe even feel a little condescended to.

But you know what?

 They’re right.

 You’re strong.

 You’re facing things that the average parent doesn’t even want to imagine,

and you’re handling them.

Whether you were strong to begin with

 or had strength thrust upon you by necessity,

 you’re one strong parent,

 one strong person.

 Our family needs that strength,

 your children thrive on it.

 You may wish you never had to be strong.

 But appreciate that strength now. It makes you special.

Capable.

 A force to be reckoned with.