When it comes to my kids

 When it comes to my kids

I’m not gonna be the bigger person.

I’m gonna be the protector.
The boundary holder.
The one who chooses their peace over someone else’s comfort.

You don’t get access to my kids at the expense of their safety, their nervous system, or their sense of worth.
I don’t owe politeness where protection is required.
I don’t owe silence where harm exists.

If that makes me difficult, so be it.
My job was never to be likable.
It was to keep them safe. 

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