“Family is like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.”
I grew up in a family were my parents are always fighting. When I was a child I always see them fighting it’s because my father was a drunker. There was a time that me and my mother was not able to sleep because my father is losing self due to intoxication and the bad thing was he’s hurting my mother that time. As days go by that always happen, I was so afraid all the time. My mother couldn’t stand it so she decided to leave my father, and she goes to my grandparents place. We go there and continue our life without my father.
This was tough because I was just six years old back then, I was so young to experience that situation but all of the things that happen my mother didn’t leave my side. I believe that they loved each other, but both were running away from their homes. They were each broken (in different ways) and in their brokenness made choices. It’s not an excuse for my father’s behavior but in some ways helps me to understand choices made. I am able to have more compassion for them as my parents and as fellow humans.
I continue my study in a public school. I was innovating and embarrassed because I didn’t know anyone. I adjusted and made friends so that I could forget the pain I was going through and also be happy somehow. I studied hard, even though I was shy I still participated in competitions at our school to make my mother happy and proud of me. So, when graduation comes I received an honor and I dedicate it to my loving mother.
Until I was in high school I was still improving my education and to this day. I have many ambitions in life not only for myself but also for my family. I want to repay the suffering of the people who are there for me. And to my dad who has not been by my side for a long time, you are always here in my heart no matter what happens to the family you built I still love you.
I am grateful for my family. I am grateful for my upbringing. I am grateful I had my mother and brother. I am grateful for the memories we created together even if we are hurt by what happened in the family. I am grateful to my famliy who provided our needs. I LOVE MY FAMILY!
“Family, where life begins and love never ends” -Amy
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