Dear Mom,

I know you haven't had the easiest life. You have struggled in the past and present to feel love and acceptance from those around you. You have always felt like you could do better in any type of situation. Being adopted, you always talk about how you wish your adopted family would have liked you better. It pains me to hear you say things such as, "My mom never liked me, since the day she got me." and "they have always favored my brother". This gives me pain because you mean so much to me, mom. It hurts me to know that you feel pain.

I know you feel like a failure as a parent, because you have told me so. I just want you to know mom, you are defenitely NOT a failure. You are my best friend and the reason I try so hard everyday. I know sometimes you think you are not good enough and you think about giving up, but I hope to god you do not. You have come from a childhood where you felt unloved and unable to accomplish your goals and made sure your children did not feel this way. I have not gone a day in my life without knowing that I am loved. That is a privilege, a blessing, and the best feeling in the world.

Mom, this letter basically sums up how great you are, even if you do not feel that way. I see your sacrifices that you have made, even your happiness. I know you may not feel like it makes a difference, but it does. You inspire me, you are wonderful, you are amazing.

With forever love,

Chelsee-Anne