With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's the perfect opportunity to spread the love to all the important women in my life. Although not everyone has experienced a loss due to Breast Cancer, almost everyone has lost an important woman in their life, and that's worthy of acknowledgment. It's extremely important, yet often overlooked, to tell the ones you care about how much you truly do value them. So, here's to all of the wonderful ladies out there:

Dear Mom,

A shoulder to lean on, a friend to vent to, an unconditional bond. Thank you for always being there for me, for loving me when I was at my worst, and convincing me to reach the best of my potential. Your selflessness and positive influence do not go unnoticed. Thank you for doubling as my mom and friend, while sharing and creating many memories with me. The saying "all that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my mother" proves to be a true statement when it comes to you, so thank you.

Dear Aunt,

Whether it's the fun aunt, the role-model aunt, the aunt who is always late to the family gatherings, or the aunt that arrives two hours early to help set up the family reunion, thank you. Thank you for being you. You play an important roll by adding character to our family and we wouldn't live up to our last name without you.

Dear Sister,

A truly unique bond. No one knows you quite like your sister, and no one wants to. Throughout the love-hate relationship that is one of a kind, something that only sisters know, we've been through a lot together this lifetime. Thanks for always being there, being someone I can relate to, and sticking by me through the hardest of times.

Dear Best Friend,

Thank you for always telling me what I need to hear, even if it isn't always what I wanted to hear. Thank you for letting me tell you the same story four times and giving me the same advice five times. The cool thing about us is that we chose each other, we aren't blood, and that in itself speaks wonders. Thanks for choosing me.

Dear Grandma,

Thank you for cooking the best home-made meals and always thinking I'm extraordinary. Thank you for following up with all my events from elementary school to college and being my biggest fan. There is no support system quite like a grandma, so a million thank you's to you.

Much love,

A daughter, a niece, a sister, a friend, a granddaughter, and most importantly, someone who is incredibly thankful for you.