An Open Letter To My Mom | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

An Open Letter To My Mom

Thanks for being my best friend.

Laura Spicer
Jan 30, 2017
Franklin Pierce University
23
An Open Letter To My Mom

Mom,

You have seen me grow up from a crazy energetic little girl, to an 18-year-old adult. You had to put up with my frequent made up dances and my obnoxious singing throughout the house for years and still do! You were the one who would play endlessly with me growing up, even when you were exhausted. You would play made up games of teacher, doctor, grocery shopping and house. My favorites. You always managed to put me and my needs first before your own. And still do so to this day.

Thank you for never giving up me. I know I can be a pain and a typical moody teenager, but even when I am you never lose your love for me. You let me be my own person and watch as I make mistakes but always are there when I’m falling down. You are the one that brings me back up.

As I’ve been in college, I have really had time to think about all of the times we have shared and how much you are my best friend. You have managed to find the balance between a friend and a mother, which I will never take for granted. Before anyone else, you saw me as who I am and kept encouraging me to stay that way. You picked me up from heart breaks, triumphs, stress and much more over the years. I truly and will forever be appreciative of that and you. Thank you for keeping me grounded. You never hesitate to remind me where I came from.

Thank you for always letting me come home, even if it's just for the weekend. College can sometimes be too much to handle, and when I need to get away, you always let me come home. Also, thank you for letting me call home. Whether it’s because I am stressed out, upset, something exciting happened or just because I miss hearing your voice.

I love the Friday Nights we used to spend together. Whether it was watching the Hallmark station and having dinner or going for a girl’s night at the mall. I would take that over hanging with friends any day. Thank you for all of our inside jokes and for being weird and silly with me. Thank you for all the laughs you have given me, especially the ones that bring tears to our eyes. You sure do come up with some funny sayings, that’s where I get them from!

You have this sense of inspiration that touches the lives of everyone. You have the biggest heart and the whole world can see it. You have been the most amazing mother any child would ever wish for. I strive to be you one day.

I miss you!

Love you Always.

~Thank you for not only being my Mom, but my Best Friend ~

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

AI music threatens creativity

The Soul of Sound: How AI Challenges Human Expression in Music

128479
Humans and robots face off in a rock band battle with guitars and drums, under dynamic lighting.
StableDiffusion

In an age where artificial intelligence can mimic the voice of Freddie Mercury or reimagine pop hits as synthwave ballads, a new frontier has emerged — one that blurs the line between innovation and erosion. While AI offers undeniable benefits in technical domains, its intrusion into creative arts, especially music, raises urgent questions. Not just about copyright, but about culture, education, and the very soul of artistic expression.


Keep Reading...Show less
ai generated music
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
447302
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
357253
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
322922
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
570566
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments