Over the years, I have always been the quiet daughter who, rather than speaking up in public as a sloppy teenager, would take out her frustrations by arguing and not listening to my mom. Even when I was a royal pain in the ass, I have been really close with my mom. I thank her over and over now for helping me save money, always having my best interests at heart, and always believing in me. Even when I was frustrated and did not believe in myself.
So, Mom, I really hope I can get this message out to you.
I know you have had to deal with stressful situations and every one of us always comes to you with our fears, hopes, and complaints about trivial issues. Still, you listen, and still, you call us to see if we are alright, if we need anything, or just to let us know that you are always around to lend an ear. From the time I was a teenager, trying to find her way through the world while trying to battle through depression and constant bullying, so being an adult, now finally all on her own still finding her place in this world, you never once stopped believing in me. In middle school, when I was constantly being picked out for being different. In high school, when I was an antisocial, stubborn brat who did not want to listen to you because, " you didn't understand my problems", and the whole melodrama. Especially in college, when I was so willing to drop out of school, drop the dreams I was working towards. You said no to me quitting school, and when I had a hard time with school, people, friends, and my relationship. You always said to never quit. At times, you needed to yell to get my attention because I was being so hard-headed. But you knew I wanted to fulfill my dreams. You knew that my thick skull would help me achieve those dreams.
Through the late nights of essay writing, coffee guzzling, self-induced meltdowns, you stayed on the phone with me, telling me that I will make it through. Joking with me that my constant worrying would age me 20 years. I am such a worry-wart, but we both can be because we love each other. As best friends, you are the only person who truly knows me, even when I try to hide true feelings. You just know. You are a tough mom with a loving heart who truly cares about the people in her life. And that's why so many people love you. I love you, mom. There is so much about life that I don't know yet. As a young adult just graduated, you already know I am set up for greatness. You believed in me, and I know you will never stop.
Ultimately, I just wanted to say a gigantic THANK YOU, for always being there for me and pushing me further. Even now, as I am getting started in life, I know it will always have happy memories because of you.
I love you so much mom, and I can't wait to see you and Dad soon.
Love,
Me
