Momma,

Since I was little, I can remember us being best friends. Growing up is hard, and you were there for me when no one else was.The more we work, the less we see each other and the more independent I become. Not enough that I don't need you, because I think I'll need you in some way every day for the rest of my life. I can only imagine how hard it must be watching me grow older, almost as hard as it must be rewarding. It must hurt that I'm getting older and talking about moving out and starting life on my own, because my whole life you've taken care of me, protected me, and made sure nothing was wrong. It's scary to me too but I know I can do it, I know I'm nearly ready to take this step. The amount of responsibility that comes with moving out and moving on into the world on my own is scary, yet I know you've raised me to survive, to overcome any obstacles I may encounter, and to conquer on my own. Although I'm sad that I won't be a room away every night and I might not be a second away at all times, I know that moving out is going to give me the chance to make you feel so proud of the little girl you raised. I know I'm young, younger than most people who move out on their own, but ever since I was little you've known I was much more advanced then everyone around me.

I just want to make you proud, mom. No matter what, you will always be my best friend and I will always be just a phone call away.

Love Always,

Your Baby Girl