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First of all, I just want to say "thank you." Thank you for your support, your endless love, and your huge heart. You are a person who has impacted my life so much, and I wish everyone had a kind heart like you.

You were always there for me when Mom number one couldn't be — from all the countless memories, carpools, family gatherings, all the stuff you involved me in and invited me to, feeling like I was a part of your family, and you letting me drive your car when I got my permit and I almost hit a pedestrian (lol), or the times you took Sarah and I shopping in Omaha.

At the time, I didn't realize how much of an impact you had and have made on my life. I wish I could tell my 12-year-old self to appreciate you like I do now. Thank you for always supporting me and loving me like I was your own.

I know this year has been a tough year for you, and I just wanted to say "thank you." Life hasn't always been easy and perfect. You were a person I could turn to for anything and everything, and I just wanted to say "thank you." When I truly needed a family to turn to — when my family was falling apart, you and your family came in with open arms — you were there for me every step of the way.

I basically lived at your house and cooked dinner with your family every night; at the time, I didn't realize that was what I needed. I feel like I haven't been as present in your life lately, because I'm in school and I've been traveling the world, but I want you to know that I'm always there for you, I support you, and I love you.

You make me so proud to be a part of your life. Your kindness, your passion, your will — it's amazing how you love people the way you do. Thank you again — I will never stop saying it. I miss you and appreciate you and love you. I hope to see you soon.

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To The Parent Who Chose Addiction

Thank you for giving me a stronger bond with our family.

Presley Adamson

Presley Adamson Jan 25, 2016

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When I was younger I resented you, I hated every ounce of you, and I used to question why God would give me a parent like you. Not now. Now I see the beauty and the blessings behind having an addict for a parent. If you're reading this, it isn't meant to hurt you, but rather to thank you.

Thank you for choosing your addiction over me.

Throughout my life, you have always chosen the addiction over my programs, my swim meets or even a simple movie night. You joke about it now or act as if I never questioned if you would wake up the next morning from your pill and alcohol-induced sleep, but I thank you for this. I thank you because I gained a relationship with God. The amount of time I spent praying for you strengthened our relationship in ways I could never explain.

Thank you for giving me a stronger bond with our family.

The amount of hurt and disappointment our family has gone through has brought us closer together. I have a relationship with Nanny and Pop that would never be as strong as it is today if you had been in the picture from day one. That in itself is a blessing.

Thank you for showing me how to love.

From your absence, I have learned how to love unconditionally. I want you to know that even though you weren't here, I love you most of all. No matter the amount of heartbreak, tears, and pain I've felt, you will always be my greatest love.

Thank you for making me strong.

Thank you for leaving and for showing me how to be independent. From you, I have learned that I do not need anyone else to prove to me that I am worthy of being loved. From you, I have learned that life is always hard, but you shouldn't give into the things that make you feel good for a short while, but should search for the real happiness in life.

Most of all, thank you for showing me how to turn my hurt into motivation.

I have learned that the cycle of addiction is not something that will continue into my life. You have hurt me more than anyone, but through that hurt, I have pushed myself to become the best version of myself.

Thank you for choosing the addiction over me because you've made me stronger, wiser, and loving than I ever could've been before.

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Presley Adamson

Presley Adamson Jan 25, 2016

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You have always been there for me, no matter what, and I appreciate it with my whole heart.

Amanda Topolski

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I have been blessed with two amazing parents. Since the day I was born, they were always there to support me in the big ways and the small ways — from always cheering me on at my volleyball games to sending me care packages at school to calling me for encouragement before an interview to sending me daily "good morning, have a good day" messages.

The lessons that they have taught me in my 22 years on this beautiful earth have not gone unnoticed, even though I may not have always listened to them.

1. When they told me that I will never disappoint them, as long as I am trying my best.

2. When they told me that I deserve to be treated with respect.

3. When they told me that I would survive heartbreak.

4. When they told me that some friends are not life-long friends.

5. When they told me to bring a jacket whenever I go out.

6. When they told me that growing up is not all fun and games and to enjoy the present moment.

7. When they told me that some people in life are just, well, mean and bitter.

8. When they told me that it is okay to take time for myself and to put myself first sometimes.

9. When they told me that people need to earn my trust.

10. When they told me that God has a plan, even though it may not be the same as my plan.

11. When they told me to treat others the way I want to be treated, even if they treated me poorly.

12. When they told me to always send a thank you note, email, text message, or phone call.

13. When they told me that honesty is the best policy and that karma will bite me in the butt.

14. When they told me to be humble, but to be proud of my successes.

15. When they told me to love my body and my brain just the way they are.

16. When they told me to find my passion and to follow it with all of my heart.

17. When they told me to think before I speak so that I do not say anything that I will regret.

18. When they told me I would survive, even when I thought something was the end of the world.

19. When they told me to learn from my failures instead of ignoring them.

20. When they told me to stand by my beliefs, even if that meant standing alone.

21. When they told me that small gestures go a long way.

22. When they told me that they will always love me, even when I am being stubborn or mean or disrespectful or annoying.

Thank you, Mommy and Daddy. I love you so much.

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Amanda Topolski Apr 24, 2019

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22 Times Mom And Dad Were Right, Even If I Hate To Admit Being Wrong

1. When they told me that I will never disappoint them, as long as I am trying my best.

2. When they told me that I deserve to be treated with respect.

3. When they told me that I would survive heartbreak.

4. When they told me that some friends are not life-long friends.

5. When they told me to bring a jacket whenever I go out.

6. When they told me that growing up is not all fun and games and to enjoy the present moment.

7. When they told me that some people in life are just, well, mean and bitter.

8. When they told me that it is okay to take time for myself and to put myself first sometimes.

9. When they told me that people need to earn my trust.

10. When they told me that God has a plan, even though it may not be the same as my plan.

11. When they told me to treat others the way I want to be treated, even if they treated me poorly.

12. When they told me to always send a thank you note, email, text message, or phone call.

13. When they told me that honesty is the best policy and that karma will bite me in the butt.

14. When they told me to be humble, but to be proud of my successes.

15. When they told me to love my body and my brain just the way they are.

16. When they told me to find my passion and to follow it with all of my heart.

17. When they told me to think before I speak so that I do not say anything that I will regret.

18. When they told me I would survive, even when I thought something was the end of the world.

19. When they told me to learn from my failures instead of ignoring them.

20. When they told me to stand by my beliefs, even if that meant standing alone.

21. When they told me that small gestures go a long way.

22. When they told me that they will always love me, even when I am being stubborn or mean or disrespectful or annoying.

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1. When they told me that I will never disappoint them, as long as I am trying my best.

2. When they told me that I deserve to be treated with respect.

3. When they told me that I would survive heartbreak.

4. When they told me that some friends are not life-long friends.

5. When they told me to bring a jacket whenever I go out.

6. When they told me that growing up is not all fun and games and to enjoy the present moment.

7. When they told me that some people in life are just, well, mean and bitter.

8. When they told me that it is okay to take time for myself and to put myself first sometimes.

9. When they told me that people need to earn my trust.

10. When they told me that God has a plan, even though it may not be the same as my plan.

11. When they told me to treat others the way I want to be treated, even if they treated me poorly.

12. When they told me to always send a thank you note, email, text message, or phone call.

13. When they told me that honesty is the best policy and that karma will bite me in the butt.

14. When they told me to be humble, but to be proud of my successes.

15. When they told me to love my body and my brain just the way they are.

16. When they told me to find my passion and to follow it with all of my heart.

17. When they told me to think before I speak so that I do not say anything that I will regret.

18. When they told me I would survive, even when I thought something was the end of the world.

19. When they told me to learn from my failures instead of ignoring them.

20. When they told me to stand by my beliefs, even if that meant standing alone.

21. When they told me that small gestures go a long way.

22. When they told me that they will always love me, even when I am being stubborn or mean or disrespectful or annoying.

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