Mom, over the past couple of years, I have learned so much about who I am. As I reflect on my journey and who I've become, I honestly owe everything I am to you.

Without a doubt, we have had our share of ups and downs. Because of this, I have learned so much from not only your small mistakes, but my big mistakes. It's crazy for me to finally realize all the things you have and will continue to sacrifice for me. I hate that I became so dumbfounded to the sacrifices you were making for me and I am truly sorry for that.

Not only that, but I am sorry for all the mishaps that's happened between us. I'm sorry for all the times we would disagree with each other and I immediately got angry. I have no explanation for my actions but I know that I am trying to grow as a person so that I no longer get mad at you for only wanting what's best for me.

I'm sorry for all the times that I made you cry.. And nothing hurts me more than knowing it was my fault. I'm sorry for all the times that I made you feel like a bad mom, all because I didn't get my way or we didn't agree on a situation.

It sucks to know how much I've hurt you.

Now that I'm getting older, I can't do that to you anymore. I can't be the stubborn daughter that I used to be.. the kind of daughter that wanted it "my way or no way." It's been said that actions speak louder than words and I will prove to you that I am changing for the betterment of our relationship.

Here are my promises to you.

I promise I will become the best person I can be, not only for me but for you. I promise I will learn to channel my emotions during a disagreement with you and try to value and understand your perspective. I promise I will become a better daughter for us to finally have a genuine and strong mother-daughter relationship.

Being in college means experiencing life away from you. Through that time, I realized you were always the person I would run to for anything and everything. You were always ready to listen to me and you are still always ready to be there for me. That's just what you do as my mom.

I've always been thankful for you, but in the present moment, saying that I am thankful for you doesn't come close to the way I feel. I am just so blessed. I am blessed to have a mom who wants to protect, care and love in the best way possible. I only hope that I become half the person that you are today: full of strength, nurture and genuine love.

Thank you for everything that you've done for me and will continue to do. I love you Mom. From this moment on, I promise to always let you know how much you mean to me and just how much I love you. You are my rock, you always will be.