Getting to know you is a battle

Family is one of the most important things in life. Never think that having divorced parents takes
that away from you. Try to view the situation in a different light in your parent’s shoes. Realize that the
decision to get a divorce was not made to hurt you, and most importantly, know that you are not the
reason for its occurrence. Know the unconditional love both parents still and forever hold for you.

However, there will be people that will come to our life and will make
enduring attempts on getting to know you. They will ask you about you
background, where you grew up form, what’s your family like. The ugly truth is
I’ve learned to answer these interrogations smoothly without flinching or breaking
a sweat.
With all the glitter and gloss that I could put on my words, I learned to put
the depressing details into the shadow of how it used to be and just exclaim the
information relevant to their question in a blissful way. It makes things easier and
less confronting.
Once people me have learned to open myself up to close friends, we learned
to cherish even the most mundane moments that exudes happiness and joy
because for us these are perfect. We’ve been itching this in the very beginning
someone’s unconditional love, undividedness, and sense that we finally belong.
To my parents who may not reading this:
I cannot begin to express my love for you two. Please never think that I am
mad at either of you for getting a divorce. I completely forgive you both, and now
understand why a divorce was necessary for the two of you. Thank you for raising
me into the young woman I am today. I truly benefit from seeing you both happy
with the one you love. I hope to find a love like yours someday
Kathlyn Balaon Grade 9-Courage