You’ve come from a place where your only expectation was to just be.
Suspended in warmth and safety.
Your beautiful rhythmic heartbeat mixing in with my own.
Out here it’s different, not everyone will look at you how I do.
Expectations will be thrown at you unfairly and at such a young age.
Not everyone will encourage you to take your time, and that makes my heart ache.
But I promise you this, I will.
When you lock eyes on me in the crowd of chaos, you see familiarity, security, love.
I am your safe place for you to feel.
The one whose shoulder fits your head just right.
Love is unconditional here, the key will always fit and I don’t keep receipts.
You’re not at your worst, you’re at your limit.
And my love for you is limitless.
I am your home.
Always know, you’re safe here with me.
Originally published here
Jess Urlichs spent the last few years in Australia where she met her husband in Melbourne, then moved back to her home town of Christchurch to start a family.
She is a stay-at-home mother to two babies a year apart, Harrison and Holly, having previously worked in Human Resources. Her passions are her family, her home-made candle business and writing.
Writing about motherhood has been a great outlet and she loves being able to reach others and connect with many who are on the same challenging but incredibly beautiful journey. Check her out on Facebook and Instagram.
