There are, without a doubt, pros and cons of having parents who are no longer married. One may argue with that opinion, but I can honestly say that having separated parents has been the best and worst thing that has happened to me. As weird as it may sound, it is very true.
Dear Mom and Dad,
First, it was heartbreaking to have seen that things did not work out for the both of you, but I am glad that you have both continued to live your life happily while parting your own ways. I greatly appreciate the fact that you both work your absolute hardest to provide for me and my constant wants and needs.
There is no way that I would be where I am today without the never-ending love and support that I have received from the both of you.
Having to take on the role of a mother and father at the same time and raising children on your own is not easy. No matter how hard you both try to hide it, I can tell that being a single parent is so incredibly difficult.
From being a chauffeur every day of the week to sports practices and friends houses as well as making sure all the bill payments are up to date, the appreciation for you two never ends. It is a little upsetting to see many of my friends with the perfect family image of a father, mother, and children living in harmony together. But, my family is perfect the way it is.
There may be a few complaints and arguments here and there, but I have never seen two separated parents work so hard together to give me the best life I could ever possibly want.
Aside from the many difficulties that come with the two of you no longer being together, there are many good things that have come out of it. One of my favorite things about it is holidays.
Every Christmas, Easter and birthday is double for me. And, I am definitely not complaining about that at all. Another good thing is when one of you would not agree to let me do something, I would try to convince the other one to let me do it. Some of the time, it would work. But most of the time, I was unsuccessful.
I personally feel that the best part of your divorce is the quality time that I get to share with the both of you individually. Whether we are just sitting around and lounging or if we go out to eat, the conversations we have, even if they are not so important, are the conversations I will cherish for a lifetime.
I feel that if you both were still married, things would be very different and the close connection I have with the both of you would just not be the same.
Unfortunately, I only vaguely remember a few moments of you two being married, but I am glad that you have both now found another significant other to make you happier than ever before. There is nothing more I want more than the two of you to be happy.
So, mom and dad, thank you again for everything you do for me, as complicated as it may be at times. Your hard work absolutely does not go unnoticed. I love you both so very much.
Sincerely,
Your Very Grateful Daughter
