My kids think I'm awesome. And they have forgiven me for my mistakes along the way. I see children as people. And even more importantly as individuals. Their respect is earned not demanded. And they are pretty awesome human beings. My proudest achievement to date is their existence. I really really love being a mum. No matter how hard at times it was or how much guilt I have felt over my choices and actions it is awesome. And then there's the usual I've broken a million different unhealthy cycles. But most importantly they are happy and when they are not we work together to fix that. No matter what.