Dear Mom,
I just want to say thank you for supporting me through everything. Yes, I know I have always been independent and done my own thing sometimes without even confronting you first, but you usually supported me through everything. The only time you didn't was when it was something that was really dumb, and could potentially mess up my future, so thank you for that. It really doesn't go unnoticed.
You are a really hard worker, and I do not give you enough credit for it. You work hours upon hours dealing with your job, then you (usually) cook dinner for us. Sometimes I don't know how you did it because I could tell you were exhausted and didn't want to. Even after noticing that, I still give an attitude when you ask me to clean the kitchen. I don't know why because it is the least I can do, and I am sorry for that.
I'm sorry I don't notice all of the little things you do for me like making sure my room is still clean when I am at college. I'm also sorry I left my turtle at home for you to take care of, and I do not come home more. I know you miss me, and I shouldn't be so annoyed when you tell me you do. You're my mom, of course, you are going to miss me.
The past few years have not been the easiest for us, but you never gave up. Yes, there were some really low spots, but you never stopped fighting. You did what you had to, and you have been doing that for as long as I can remember. You always put Brian and I first and tried to do what was best for us even if we did not always understand it. So, thank you for that. It means a lot to me.
Thank you for showing me what it means to be strong. Like I said, you never stopped fighting, and I don't either. You taught me to look forward to the future because good things are always to come. You taught me how to be self-sufficient and how to keep your head up when things get tough. I saw you struggle, but I think that is what taught me the most. Life isn't butterflies and rainbows, and I am glad I learned that at an early age. I'm glad you didn't try to block the real world from me. If you had, life would be a lot harder for me, and I would be naive to certain things.
I know I have gone through some things that you wish you could have stopped. I know you feel guilty but don't. Because of you, I learned how to power through and move on with my life. Had it not happened, I never would be who I am today, and I am pretty sure you love the young woman I am today. Anyway, don't feel guilty about what happened. I do not blame you nor do I fault you in any way.
Thank you for all that you do, Mom. I know we sometimes fight a lot, but I still love you at the end of the day. Thank you for being you and making me the person I am today. Thank you for loving me unconditionally, and providing for me even when you can't. Thank you for making me stronger, and being the role model I desperately needed.
Thank you for being my Mom. I love you.
Your daughter,
Stephie (or Turkey, or whatever other nickname you want to call me today)
