The Love That Stays 💜

Recovery
#1

I’m under the weather today, but I’m still packing up Valentine’s Day for my boys before UPS closes.

When I was little, my dad always made sure I had something for Valentine’s Day, when he was still able. It wasn’t about the gift.. it was about being remembered. Being chosen. Being loved on purpose.

No matter where we’ve been in life.
No matter the distance.
No matter the storms.

I’ve always made sure my boys know I’m there.

Sobriety for me isn’t just not picking up. It’s showing up. Its healing. It’s creating consistency where there used to be chaos. It’s becoming the steady love I needed.

My love for them will always be steady.
One day at a time. :purple_heart:

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#2

My parents did the best they could, but they would also do stuff for Valentine's Day. Every morning we always look forward to getting up and seeing what type of candy or gifts our parents had out and thinking about then that meant the world to us honestly.

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#3

I love that so much. 🥹 It’s amazing how those little gestures stick with us forever. It’s never really about the candy.. it’s about feeling thought of and safe. I’m so glad you have those memories. That’s exactly the kind of steady love I hope my boys carry with them too. :purple_heart: