Things We Forget

I felt loved when my needs were met without negotiation.When I was in first grade, my parent packed my school lunches. They would write a little love note to me…

I felt loved when my fears were acknowledged. When I was a child, I had a huge fear of spiders – in particular, a fear of daddy-long legs. My family…

I felt loved when someone believed in my future. Again, this was my parents. I remember being five and declaring I was going to be a doctor when I grew…

I felt loved when someone offered assistance without judgment. This was when my parents paid my rent for 1 month while I could not work because I was in therapy.…

I felt loved when I could be honest without fear.

I felt loved when someone showed up during a hard moment. Presence is everything!

I felt loved when a friend sat with me in silence.

I felt loved when family celebrated my progress. In December, I went to therapy because my insurance covered it. Now, I feel equipped with the skills I need to make…

I felt loved when a parent cooked a meal for me. Well, not exactly cooked FOR me, but leftovers were saved and shared with me. When have your felt loved?…

I felt loved when someone showed patience with my growth. I am an alcoholic, and I recently stopped drinking. There were many family gatherings I ruined with my excessive alcohol…