She knew it was time, <br />What for was the mystery <br />but focused; she remained.<br />She turned her back on anything<br />that no longer served her strengths <br />nor taught her vital lessons with her weaknesses.<br />She said no without explanation <br />&amp; assigned validation back just to parking spots. <br />She was fierce but gentle <br />and authentic in her approach to live even if it meant standing alone.<br />She knew the hard days weren't over but stood proud that she had already survived some of the worst. <br />She laughed in the midst of a mindfuck &amp; gathered her worth with all the pieces of herself that have held her together throughout the years. <br />She knew it was time<br />What for was the mystery, <br />but focused; she remained. <br />She learnt that motherhood provided unconditional love doesn't have boundaries, it's pure in all its forms. <br />Family are rare connections.<br />Friendships are like shoes, not all will fit but when some do it's like you have won the lotto. <br />She learnt that every love was different and how important it was to keep her heart open for the possibility of being able to experience it just one more time.