Dear Invisible Army
Heather on top of a granite peak looking into a canyon. Heather is wearing a blue coat, black leggings, river shoes, black beanie, holding a green coffee cup.
Dear “Invisible Army”,
I want you to know I am here for you.
I am the advocate, defender and non-judgmental friend you can lean on.
I hear your secret cries in the shower, car and bathroom stalls alone.
I understand the frustration and sadness over what was and what is.
I see you when you are in the shadows and behind the scenes making sure your loved ones have the spotlight as you find your light fading.
All 53 million of you.
I feel your isolation, pain, guilt, shame and loss of self.
I share in your triumph of having 15 minutes alone.
I grant you grace when you are barely treading water.
I will emphasize self-compassion, for you are only human.
I will breathe with you when the doctor brushes you off, because how could you, who are on the clock 24/7 and deal with crisis after crisis on a daily basis, possibly know what is going on with your loved one when you are not a doctor.
I will advocate for you when your boss questions “Again? Didn’t something just happen?” Yes, I will say with you, yes it did just happen and it will happen again and again and again. Thank you for the support and shared understanding.
I will not apologize anymore with you for the chaos that is ours. I will stand beside you and we will embrace it.
I will give you my voice to advocate for yourself.
I give you permission to build and maintain boundaries so that you may find your joy again.
I empower you to dig into your trauma and acknowledge your grief.
I will hold this safe space for you to begin your forgiveness journey of self and others.
I gift you light and love to fill the cracks of your broken heart and spirit so you may begin to rebuild both to become stronger and greater.
I laugh with you at the healing power of dark humor.
I will challenge you to find the beauty in this difficult life we lead.
I will gladly conduct this hot mess express and advance us into the light.
I want you to know I am here for you.
I am the advocate, defender and non-judgmental friend you can always lean on.
Love,
#1of53million
