Dear Mom,
Words can’t express how grateful I am for you. You went through some of the toughest times and still dedicated your love and time to me. Even though you deserved to let yourself be weak and vulnerable you stayed strong for us. When the divorce officially occurred and I found out for myself what a true monster he was, you had no issue with taking full care of my brother and I. You knew it would be hard raising the two of us own your own but you still did your best anyway. I know I wasn’t the easiest child to care for. At times I was selfish, depressed, dramatic, and rude. When I was younger I didn’t know how it was to truly appreciate things. I can’t imagine the stress you were feeling and how hard you worked to maintain to keep a job and find us caregivers. At times I may have said I hated you when I got yelled at or that I didn’t want to live at home anymore. Only now I realize how foolish I was. Growing up you took on parenting that should have been separated into two roles. Many times I remember you crying because how stressed you were and how hard things became. I just remember wishing that I could take away all of your pain and heartache. From every event, graduation, achievement, and play you were there to support us and I can’t thank you enough.
I know at times I have said that I missed what my dad used to be but you have filled that void. Today I am still struggling with the heartbreak and abandonment but I know that none of it really matters because you are there for me 100%. I am so proud of how hard you worked to get to where you are today. I’m sorry for all of my foolishness, demands, and requests. I really appreciate what you have done for my brother and I. All I can wish for in the future is that you can become truly happy. I’m so happy that you have found new love and are able to move past what has happened. You are one of the strongest people I know. People always say I look like you and that I remind them of you. I am proud to say I agree to that. How great it is to be a beautiful, strong woman who cares for others. You have taught me everything I know. Here’s to a great future and one day where I will be able to teach my own children the values you have taught me.
Love,
Your daughter and best friend
