I'm writing this with a lot of mixed emotions right now. I feel upset because my parents went to Disney World without me (I'm still really bitter), but I also feel really grateful that I was raised by two incredible people. Everyone says that they have the coolest parents, but mine are seriously the coolest. Here are the reasons why my parents are the best in the entire world.
They don't care what career I want, as long as I'm happy. It's a great feeling knowing your parents have your back when you want to pursue a certain career. While most parents want their child to have a stable career with a steady income, mine want me to be happy in a career that I love and actually want to pursue.
They taught me to be compassionate and kind. I learned at a very early age that not everyone has been blessed with the privileges we've been given and that it's important to help those who can't help themselves. Whether it's donating $5 to charity, giving your lunch to the homeless, or making a care package for someone less fortunate during the holidays, my parents taught me the importance of giving back. Helping those in need only betters the world around them and makes a difference. I'm very proud that my parents have instilled those values in me from a very early age.
They're super supportive of all my endeavors. In every event I participate in, I always have at least one of my parents there, no matter how small or large it is. My parents come to everything from little fundraisers, all the way to coming to the opening night of my shows. Not only do they support me and my sisters in everything that we do, but they're supportive of my friends and get excited watching them succeed at what they do. Not all parents are supportive of what their child likes to do, but I'm fortunate enough to have parents that support not only me, but my friends too.
I always know I'm welcomed home, no matter what. I've been blessed to be in a family that allows me to be who I am, and be loved for all my quirks and flaws. Not everyone is blessed with that kind of love and support. I know that if I have a bad day, the door is always open for me to come home to. My parents have my back no matter what (even when I complain that they went to Disney without me). I love them with all my heart and I know that they love me just as much.
