Oct 11, 2008 13:57
I've been typing the same secret to you for years, all that changes is the depth and significance and meaning and history - I love you more than anything or anyone else in this world, more than you could begin to comprehend.
I'm finally done with your bullshit, and I've been the bigger person for the last time. I shouldn't have to keep stooping down to try to see your point of view, I just can't get my head that far up my ass. It's not me, it's you. And it's your loss.
Fuck You Right Back says it best: now you want me to come back, you must be smoking crack. You must be out of your goddamn mind, and if I didn't have so much to lose by stirring up drama, I'd ruin your life and the lives of your worthless family too. I hope you get your teeth knocked down your throat while you're in there, at the very least.
I credit you with the entire amazing situation that now exists. It just couldn't have happened without your personality, your understanding, and your well-timed input.
Sometimes I'm just not sure I can forgive you for all that you've done. I want to, and I'm trying, but when I look at my beautiful niece and nephews' faces, I can't wrap my head around doing any one of the things you did. I know you always thought I'd understand when I was older, but it's beyond my comprehension now that I am.
I honestly just can't stand you. I tried to fix that, but some things just are what they are. My dislike of you is one of them. I'll continue to grit my teeth and be nice, because it's the right thing to do, but ugh.
And Ani DiFranco says this one best: Growing up, it was just me and my mom against the world, and all my sympathies were with her when I was a little girl. And I've seen both my parents play out the hands that they were dealt, as each year goes by, I know more about how my father must have felt. I just want you to understand that I know what all the fighting was for, and I just want you to understand that I'm not angry anymore. And you can thank your favorite for helping me forgive you more than she knew she was.
I miss the tent days.
It makes me so sad to think how I might've turned out if I'd had you in my life all along. I hope we have a very long time to make up for it.
You disappoint me, but I love you with all my heart. It may be years (if ever) before I have you in my life, but I worry about you every single day.
Just go toward the light, okay? I wish I were there to say goodbye, but I know you're done here. The love of your life is waiting for you on the other side, and your marriage was an inspiration. I hope it's peaceful.
I hate that everyone but you can see that you're gonna get your heart ripped out. I hope you're able to take care of each other when that happens, and you know I'll be here to help you pick up the pieces.
I am so proud of you. I hope I'm half the mother you are and I'm so glad you've broken the cycle.