Although I'm only 19-years-old, I have experienced much more than anyone else my age has and has felt the emotions of being extremely happy one day and everything going wrong the next. These two women definitely taught me right from wrong and how to learn from the mistakes they have made. Although I can be the most stubborn person you have ever met, they always somehow got through to me. For as long as I can remember, these two women have stuck by me and made me who I am today.
To my mom, who even though we do not always see eye to eye, has loved me and has done everything to support me since day one. Between sitting there for hours, combing my hair to get rid of the tangles to our late night talks, she has never left my side. She has gone over and beyond what most mothers do. I tell her literally everything because I know I can without any judgement. I may be biased, but I think I have the best mom in the world. This past year has been a whirlwind of change and one thing I'm not a fan of is change. The unknown has and will always scare me, but knowing that my mom is right there makes it all possible. I remember that one day in January where I was heartbroken and crying my eyes out on our steps and she sat there right beside me until I had stopped crying. No matter where I go, I know I will always have my mom by my side.
To my sister, who can be my twin one minute and the exact opposite of me the next. In this past year, we have both been through almost the exact same situations, and they sure were painful at times. Although I took her Busch Gardens lollipop when I was little and licked half of it only to leave the rest under my bed (sorry mom), she always forgave me. There was nothing that can break our sisterhood because at times, all we have is each other. We may be seven years apart but it sure does not feel like that. Even when my sister was going through hell herself, she always took time away from her problems to help me with mine. Again, I may be biased but I think I have the best older sister in the world.
I'm very family orientated and was raised that way so to tell you the truth, I would not be where I am today without my entire family. My mom, sister, and I are almost like three peas in a pod. We do have our differences but in the end, what matters is what we do for each other. I know the last few months have been a struggle, but thank you for being there and thank you for everything y'all have done. No words can express how grateful I am to have such an amazing relationship with my mom and sister.
