My oldest is becoming a beast of a man.

He’s 5” taller than me and 40lbs heavier. 17” arms and still placing good times in all his running PT in the army.

He’ll hug me and say “Don’t let go. Don’t think I don’t need this just because I got big.”

I talked to him about someone who was just tortured by a narcissist ex and I said it was worse than I experienced.

He said “Don’t think someone else’s experience was worse just because they broke from it. Maybe you’re stronger. I’ve never seen anyone as solid as you ever.”

His validation has meant the world to me.

Thank you all for seeing me and validating me.