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An Open Letter To My Parents

At the end of the day, you are all that I have.

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An Open Letter To My Parents
Alyssa Marie

"Sometimes I don`t give you guys enough credit."

There are some days when you may feel like you are not good enough and nothing you do is appreciated it, but I am here to tell you that you are more than enough.

I wish I could go back in time and show you how much you really mean to me. I look back on my high school days and even some of my college years and it makes me sad because I never knew what I was doing. It hurts because I know no matter what, I can count on you both. I always took what you did for granted and blamed you for my faults, but you were only doing the best you could. I remember some nights you wouldn`t even eat so that we had a meal or lunch money for the next day. We never had to worry about clothes, school supplies or anything like that, thanks to you. I look at other children and their situations and it makes me grateful for what I have. You guys have put your children first since day one and everyone can see it.

With that I know there are times when we do not see eye to eye, but at the end of the day you always have my back. My anger should not always be taken out on you, just because you can take it does not mean that you deserve it.

I hope I am making you proud and that one day I can repay you for it all. You will always be my biggest fans and I will always be your little girl.

Love always,

Alyssa Marie.


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