To My Single Mother On Father's Day
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To My Single Mother On Father's Day

Thank you for being there, always.

Molly Joiner
Jul 02, 2019
Auburn University
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To My Single Mother On Father's Day
Molly Joiner

I'm sorry you haven't got anyone to share the burden of parenthood with, and I'm sorry I can be difficult at times. I am sorry your bed is cold at night, and I'm sorry you haven't gotten your happily ever after yet. Though you have faced many hardships and disappointments, you have remained true to yourself and faithful in loving me.

You never let your tiredness show, though I'm sure raising children alone is exhausting. Thank you for your support, physically, financially, and most of all, emotionally. Thank you for loving me when I'm not easy to love. Thank you for refusing to give up on me, even on the bad days. Thank you for pouring endless hours of advice into me and listening to every "crisis" I am faced with.

Thank you for treating me with respect and filling my life with laughter. Thank you for being the kind-hearted woman you are.

For you I am grateful, and because of you, I am strong. You act as both nurturer and a steady hand. You have shown me compassion and taught me kindness. You have given me endless hours of support and been ever present. You've felt every ounce of pain I have known and carried my burdens with little regard for your own. You are selfless, you are strong-willed, you are constant, you are opinionated, you are genuine, and your mind is beautiful.


So, on this holiday dedicated to the fathers who have gone above and beyond, stuck around, and loved their children, I choose to thank you for a second time because Mother's Day simply wasn't enough for all you do and all you have sacrificed.


Thank you, Mama.

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