Dear Friend,
So you got to see my child in all of her glory today. I know it's not the side of herself she usually lets you see, but it is a reality of everyday life for her. Like every human out there, she has good moments and bad moments, pleasant moments and moments we would like to never remember again.
I just wanted to let you know that my child is not a heathen, hellan, devil child, or rotten brat. Rather she is a deeply hurt little girl whose emotions bubble over. She has been through things you couldn't even imagine, let alone begin to process.
My little girl is three. She isn't always good at saying that she feels mad or sad, but hey, neither am I. She is trying to cope with the topsy turvy world she faces the best her little three year old self knows how.
Many times you see a put together, sweet, smiling, little angel of a child. I hate to tell you, but most days that is not the heart of the little girl that stands before you. Rather there is a deep sadness and confussion in this child.
But today was different. Today she chose to let her gaurd down and allow her emotions to break free. She broke out of her fake world for just a little bit to show you some of her heart. I know it was hard for you to see her that way, but please refrain from passing judgement on her.
Until you have stood in her shoes you will never understand the depth of pain she has experienced. Those shoes are so much smaller then yours or mine, but they have walked more miles of hurt then either of us cares to even imagine.
So next time you see my child screaming in the corner, banging on a window, take some time to stop. Get down on her level, look in her eyes. Think for just a minute what her world is like. And before you offer up unkind and unhelpful words, see if you can see beyond the fit and into her heart.
Love,
A Foster Momma
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