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An Open Letter To My Ex's Parents

Thank you for being there, even after the break up.

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An Open Letter To My Ex's Parents
Rebecca Schwendau

In the two and a half years I spent with your son, I got a glimpse of what it was like to be in your family full of love and support. You both opened your arms to me upon our first meeting and continued to make me feel welcomed and loved every time I walked through your door. You were more than just my boyfriends parents, you were another family to me. You accepted me as a daughter for a short while and I loved every minute I spent at your home even if he wasn't there with me. Whether it was making food or just sitting and talking, my time with you was always well spent and I enjoyed it so much.

When we split, it was really hard for a while to accept the loss of this great family I had grown to love and be a part of. I thought I would never have you two in my life again and that the relationship ending took more than just he and I with it, but I was wrong. You both remain in my life just not the key characters. I see all the things you do and smile when I see a post about your love and how proud you are of your boys. I walk past something that reminds me of y'all and I feel the need to share. Seeing you both in December at your home made me feel warm inside, even though my timing was off. Being able to talk to you two for a few minutes felt like it always had before and I was so thankful to spend those few moments with you.

Although it's been almost two years since our split, I still see you two the same way I did during; wonderful people who want the best for their children. The two of you we're always willing to help me or Parker with anything you needed and when times were tough with us, you helped us through it the best way you knew how. You are always there for your children and willing to go above and beyond for them and their loved ones and that is definitely something I cherish and appreciated, though I never told you. I know how much you two love your children, I saw it everyday in your house hold - even when they did something you weren't exactly pleased with.

You both are great parents, friends, coworkers and people, in general. I miss you both and think about you from time to time, especially the other day when I was picking shells up off the beach. I thank you two for being such wonderful parents I had the chance to have in my life and wish you nothing but the best for the future.

With all my love,

Becca


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