Cracks In The Mask

Part 2, Song #6. This one is about my children and striving to be the parent I never had. Regardless of the struggles I faced, and the hell I had to live through, I'm the only person that can make sure they don't have to live through that too. Not only am I not passing that baton on to them, I'm throwing it into the ocean. They will never have to know the same struggles.
A big fear of mine is the eventuality of my kids knowing how hard life can be, and seeing them have to go through it. I fear the day that they learn what I went through and so many others. I want and am working to give then something I never had. That's my passion and my purpose. I hope they can have compassion, love, and understanding of those around them.
Until the day comes where I'm no longer able to avoid the realities of the real world, I hope I can allow my children to only need to be children. To allow them to have memorable experiences that help them become strong and hard working adults, without the harsh struggle and not be force to grow up too soon. Until that day comes, I hope they only see the joy and happiness they bring to my life.
The turning point in my life was the day I came to the realization that I wanted a family. I wanted the chance to take the mess if my life and lead them to something better than I ever had. That was the day my life really started.

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DISCLAIMER!
Written by Matt Crawford
AI Generated Music
This is about my mental health journey, but I'm not a musician.