It's not about them now.

It's about me.

My children are adults and I no longer have to protect them.

But, I do have to protect me.

I will no longer place myself in a position that allows others to abuse me. If I do find myself in that type of situation, I simply get up and walk away without a backward glance. That's after I let them know their behavior is unacceptable and will NOT be tolerated.

With the blink of my eye, they are removed from my life for I have so much to live for, so much to explore, so much to embrace and I have no room, not even a tiny smidgeon inside myself that will accept abuse in any shape or form.

Life is just too damn short.

I see the colors of the trees, the ocean, the beauty in nature and in my surroundings now whereas for many years I did not.

And nothing, NOTHING, will ever stand in my way and deny me my right to embrace joy, happiness, sweetness, life, laughter, good friends, money, good health, family and my animals.

If you want me in your life and can respect and honor me, I will gladly open my arms wide and smother you with hugs and kisses.

Thank you....for listening...it means everything to me.

xxxxxx