Childhood was shit. Lots of neglect and being my mums emotional crutch.
I was pregnant at 17 and had subsequent babies quickly, whilst being with an older man, who while he was good for me, his personality was domineering.
Separated from him, went back to uni and qualified in a job I love. I have a new partner who has his issues but is very laid back and has therefore given me space to grow. My children are older, early teens and primary age.
I am loving it!! I have fun, smile, laugh and feel like my most days. I love spending time with my family but equally feel comfortable and like I can hold my own with my friends and work colleagues.
Don’t get me wrong. My life isn’t perfect. I have debt, live in a tiny house on a horrible estate and various other bits but overall I’m feeling the best I’ve ever felt.
I am not sure whether this is an age thing - my age, the ages of my children. Or whether it’s because I have had cancer and am thankfully coming to the end of treatment.
Either way. Life is good