The most raw, honest, and heartbreaking expression I've ever read...

Inside My Spirit Remains On Fire With Hope, Love, and Determination.

 

I walked among strangers who shared my same pain: parental rights terminated, children taken away.

Everyone around me is fighting the same battle, yet alone in their suffering.

I've tried everything: legal fights, appeals, emotions drained, and still feel like I'm failing.

People give me suggestions that feel like criticism of my emotional expression – my only outlet. 

It's as if they're saying my pain should be packaged neatly, without tears or anger.

I'm implying: If being authentic and emotional is wrong, then I'd rather be wrong than silent about my pain.

My heart screams:

I AM NOT FAILING. 

My love and fight for my children (all three of them – though only one is currently at the forefront of this battle) 

are successes, no matter the outcome.