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An Open Letter To The Woman Who Shaped Me

I am so grateful for that.

Ariana Sanusi
Nov 07, 2016
Coastal Carolina University
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An Open Letter To The Woman Who Shaped Me
Ariana Sanusi

Dear Mum,

There isn't a day I go without talking to you – and if I do, that's extra rare. I wouldn't be the person that I am today if it weren't for you. Granted, I do have my flaws, but you have done nothing but love me all the same. For as long as I can remember, you were my go-to person. You have supported me through everything (including deciding to get a tattoo at the age of sixteen- still don't know how I convinced you to let me), and I appreciate it more than you know.

Going to school almost 900 miles away from you has been the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Not waking up and seeing you every day makes me more emotional than I like to let on. I miss movie nights and eating dinner with you. I even miss grocery shopping with you- and that's really saying something. Being so far away makes vacations at home that much more special but I still miss you more and more everyday that I'm away.

Thank you for being the amazing mum that you are and have been for my entire life. I can only imagine that raising two kids as a single mum must have been, and still is the most difficult thing. You have done a fantastic job. I have been able to develop courage, self-respect, a love for animals and (some) people, a sassy personality and so much more because of you. I would not be as creative today if you did not encourage me as a child. I am so grateful for that.

Being the mum that you are, you never think you're good enough of a mother and I certainly do not tell you that you are as much as I should. But you're more than good enough- you are a great role model; a fantastic example of the mother I strive to be one day. You have singlehandedly dealt with my mental breakdowns, my car accidents, my inability to budget and so much more. So thank you.

You are the woman who shaped me. You are the reason that I have grown into the (semi) capable person that I am today. I have pursued my degree in graphic design because you supported me in doing so. I have been able to play on sports teams that nobody would ever think a girl as small as I am could (volleyball, obviously) all because you pushed me to try. I am strong-willed and brave today because YOU are strong-willed and brave and I strive to be just like you. So, mum, thank you. I owe everything to you.

Love,

Your really rad daughter

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