@awkquarian
it’s my mom’s birthday today. she’s a literal superhuman. raised my brother and me pretty much solo, has a killer job, makes more money than my dad and she’s a baddie and gorgeous af.
but every year everyone forgets her birthday, even though she remembers all of ours.
we never thought she needed it or that it was important. she never ever asked for anything, but she was hurt.
when me and my brother realised it mattered to her, we started reminding each other and making sure mom feels special on that day.
she still finds it hard to accept gifts, so we just send her cash, some food, cakes.
but it’s so hard for her to take up space, accept flowers and love even though if anyone deserves it the most in this house, it’s her.
we need to make women out there feel special y’all.
women are awesome. my dad couldn’t do half the shit my mom does alone so nonchalantly.
and for women, take up space.
ask for your birthday to be remembered. demand for what you deserve.
because if you keep making yourself small and invisible, chances are you’ll become it.
take up some goddamn space, queens!!!!!!