“Dear Mom, growing up was tough for me and my sister. At the time, we could not understand what was…”

Dear Mom, growing up was tough for me and my sister. At the time, we could not understand what was going on. I knew that you and dad were having problems. I did not understand at the time the trauma that you were enduring while being in a violent relationship. I remember giving you a hard time for not leaving. As a kid, I did not understand how much baggage was involved. You had to think about how you were going to take care of us. Dad was always good for financial support. I sometimes would dream that we started a whole new life in another place. Yeah this never came true. Now that I’m older, I would like to apologize for giving you a hard time all those years ago. Since I have grown up and started my own family, you have been an excellent grandmother. I did learn from the experiences of the past. I have learned how to stop the cycle of violence. Thanks for being there and being a good mom. It has been an honor to be your son. If you ever need anything, do not hesitate to call. Love, Your Son