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If only we could switch places for a week.
Then you could feel how loved you truly are.
And I could understand you more clearly.
You would see how valuable your presence is.
I would find the wisdom to help you heal.
You'd understand a mother's heart.
I'd understand your depression and pain.
If only we could switch places for a week.
You could hear my whispered prayers.
I could face your demons and fears.
You would understand my grief for you.
I would understand why your words are sharp.
You'd see how much I've sacrifed.
I'd feel your bitterness of not having a childhood.
If only we could switch places for a week.
You could feel my fear of losing you. 
I could understand your desperation to get high. 
You would feel my failures and regrets.
I would feel your heartbreaks and disappointments.
You'd understand my physical pain.
I'd feel your relief from your torment.
If only we could switch places for a week.
You could see how I held my breath as you danced with fire.
I could see how my trauma had affected you.
You would understand the pain I needed to numb.
I would feel all the times you needed me and I wasn't there.
You'd see that love was foreign to me.
I'd see what my criticism did to you.
If only we could switch places for a week.
You could understand that I only wished you happiness.
I could feel your love for me.
We would both have more empathy for each other. 
If only we could switch places for a week.
Son, I love you more then you could comprehend.
My dream for you is peace, love, contentment and thriving in you or purpose.

Love,
Mom


L. Mack 

11/09/2025