This is such a lovely heartwarming piece you wrote. The tea is so beautiful, the flowers are lovely and Sapphire's photo is sweet. Maybe all cats hate collars, they think they are wild and shouldn't be told what to do. : )

If we have experienced toxic parents, abuse or trauma, the criticism, negativity and toxicity become like a drug to our bodies. Positive affirmation is difficult for a while. I am in a phase of rewriting all of my toxic messaging - inputting positive affirmations and setting a new course for myself, as well.

Thank you for sharing this, Shannon.

Warmest love and may all of your birthday wishes come true and the let the warmth of this celebration continue throughout the year ahead. I hope that you will continually meditate on all you have accomplished and the beauty of your heart, love and determination. You are inspiring. All that you have endured, survived and have overcome and are still doing is amazing. You have broken the chains of so much that entrapped you when you were younger. You love your daughter beautifully and have changed course and created so much love and goodness for your daughter and for you. 💖