Reminded

Every 20 February, I am reminded
Unwanted
Rejected
Unloved

Every 20 February, the dagger twists
Impossible to love
Difficult child
A duty not a joy

Every 20 February, I am reminded
Living mistake
Born a stranger
Resented existence

Every 20 February, the dagger twists
Never good enough
Not deserving
Never worthy

Every 1 September, I am reminded
I am love
I am strength
I am enough

By Cathrin Stuart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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February 20, 2025 at 5:43 AM
a heartfelt poem. always know you are enough and if people made you feel that way it is not your fault. our mam left home when i was 13 it broke our heart took years to know it was nothing i did wrong. she loved us but just had a new man in her life and had to move on for her own sanity i guess.i believe in God and faith gets me through. my daughters birthday is 18th feb my mams birthday would of been 22 nd of feb she died of cancer but i pray she is in a good place even though it still hurts.
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