Your trauma didn't make you stronger, you did that

"my trauma made me stronger"

but, my darling,

you were never supposed to be strong.

you were always supposed to be protected.

and truly, it is so wonderful that in face of your trauma

you had inner strength.

that you fought, that you adapted, that you survived.

honestly, its a miracle.

though, you were never supposed to be strong.

you were supposed to be loved, and held

nurtured, and fiercely protected.

shown warmth, and grace, and kindness

a softness.

afforded safe space to be vulnerable,

because you were.

your trauma didn't make you stronger.

you did that.

though, you shouldn't have had to.