It hits different

 It hits different when you become a parent and realize how easy it is to just love your child.

Not perfectly. Not without mistakes. But love them deeply. Fully. Unconditionally.

And when you feel that kind of love pour out of you so naturally
You start to wonder how anyone could ever look at a child and choose anything but love.

It makes your heart hurt for the kids who never got that
And it makes your soul burn for the adults they had to become to survive it.

If you were one of those kids
I hope you know it was never your fault.

You were always worthy of gentle love
Of safety
Of someone showing up every single day just because you exist.

And if you’re a parent now
Breaking cycles and choosing love even when it’s hard
I see you
And I’m proud of you.

Your child will never have to question if they were lovable.
Because you are answering that question with your actions
Every single day.