Because I love you I forgive you past 

I am so glad your addictions did not last

Because I love I want to heal your pain

I want to undo the hurt you had to bare

Because I love you  I see your strength 

Even when you fall apart you piece yourself back together  like puzzle pieces in the dark

Because I love you I want you to feel loved 

You are more than the validation of those you chose to give your heart to all they ever did was break you

Because I love you I understand when you are weak

I wish I treated you better when you were too sad to speak

Because I love you I am so sorry for ever hating you

I know how that makes you ache to hear those words leave my lips

Because I love you I accept that you are still healing the wounds of your ongoing internal battles

I'll wrap the bandages for you while you continue to fight you are not alone in this war

Because I love you I'll remind you of phenomenal woman you are 

Mom, I love you