Mom,

After having a child development class back in high school, I have a deep appreciation for the pain you went through to have me, so I will start off by thanking you for that. Thanks.

But you and I both know that I have a lot to thank you for.

Thank you for loving the hell out of me. You’ve taught me just how deep a mother’s love runs. I know I’m not always the easiest person to love, but through all my bad you still see my good. Thank you for teaching me that I’m worth loving, because some nights I have my doubts.

Thank you for being exactly the mother I need. You are the mother I deserve. You always went above and beyond what I deserved. I didn’t deserve most of the things you did for me, but thank you for doing them anyway.

Thank you for teaching me strength. You were always my safety net when I thought my world was crashing down around me. Thank you for always being there to pick up the pieces.

Thank you for seeing me for who I am: your daughter who “marches to the sound of her own drum." Additionally, thank you for never trying to change who I am.

You’ve sacrificed so much for me, mom. I find more and more of you in who I am every day. You’ve impacted my life in big ways, and I am a better person because of you. You’re the best friend I’ve ever had, and I’ve loved you since I first laid eyes on you.

I hope one day I make you proud to call me your daughter.

Thank you for encouraging me every chance you got. Your words of encouragement are forever burned into my heart. Your encouragement fuels my passion. You fuel my passion.

You are everything I need.

I’ve loved you since I first laid eyes on you.

Love,

Your [favorite] daughter