It is what it is

I know what I want to say, and what to ask for on 10 June.

Coincidentally that is my mother's birthday.

She will pray her prayer for me, that I'm sure of.

What happened was/ is sad, to say the least.

It was a good wakeup call. Thank you.

I had been asleep and ignorant for far too long.

People around me have always been aware of the other woman/ women.

Again, sadly so, because I was the innocent girl they tried to protect.

However I will not play victim.

I am a survivor; a strong and capable woman.

This is a small puddle which I must cross,

and flourish on the other side.

I am so very glad to have my friends by my side.

There are not many of us,

but we will make ourselves heard..

because we stand with integrity and some wisdom,

despite our relatively young ages.

This is what I have learnt, having been married twice.

The only person I can trust, is myself 💖