Prompt #12

This week's prompt is a letter to someone who has been there for you, supported you. Thank them for what they did. Remember that you have allies. If you can't think of anyone to thank, write about what support you could have used. It can help you ask for what you need.


Dear Mom,

You were always be my side no matter what. It was never clearer, though, than during aftermath of my abuse. Even though it was almost thirty years ago, I still remember the day I disclosed like it was yesterday. Your first reaction was to fly out the door to go and attack him, but then I started crying. You were immediately back inside, wrapping me in a hug, your strength surrounding me.

I felt your strength and your love and your protection throughout the whole process. It was there when you wiped my tears and held my hand as I was examined in the hospital. When we went to court and I melted down after seeing him for the first time since I disclosed, you lifted my chin and told me to hold my head up high. You told me I had nothing to be ashamed of. When his attorney attacked me, blamed me, said he didn't believe me, you looked into my eyes and said, "I believe you."

You were there when I lost all hope. When I decided the pain was too much. You laid in bed next to me after having my stomach pumped, switching out garbage bags every time I threw up. You held me in your arms, willing the broken pieces back together. You guided me to getting help. I am still here because of your love.

When the verdict came in and he was found not guilty, I was just relived to have it all over. It was you who cried tears of anger and frustration. It wasn't fair that he hurt your baby and was allowed to get away with it. You wanted him to feel the pain we felt. You wanted justice. You wanted me to be okay.

Mom, I am okay. Thanks to you. Your strength, support, love, care, compassion, empathy, and determination have helped turn my darkness into light. You have given me my resilience. It's a gift I cannot thank you enough for.

"I am here." "I believe you." "You deserve love." "I will help in any way I can." "You still have amazing things left to do." These words saved my life. These words still carry me today. Thank you!

Your forever grateful daughter.



Who supported you? What kind of support do you wish you had?