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I Wish My Parents Knew

Mom and Dad, I'm not who you think I am.

Madyson Dyer

May 09, 2016

Saint Vincent College

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Madyson Dyer

I wish my parents truly knew the real me. I wish they knew how hard I work. I wish they knew that all I want to do is win their approval. I wish they knew that I struggle every day. I wish they knew that I'm not the happy person they think I am. I wish they knew I struggle with self-image and self-worth every day.

I wish my parents knew about the late nights of studying and crying because I can't understand a class. I wish my parents knew that I make myself sick over bad grades. I wish my parents knew that I do everything I can to succeed but some times it's not enough. I wish my parents knew that I'm not as smart as they give me credit for. I wish my parents knew I am lazy and that I sleep in on the weekends because that's all the sleep I'll get for a week. I wish my parents knew of all the plans I had to say no to so I can study. I wish my parents saw how much I really do work.

I wish my parents knew that I struggle with my self-image. I wish they knew that I feel like I am not good enough. I wish my parents knew that I can't look in a mirror. I wish they knew that I try to better myself but get frustrated. I wish they knew that I drive myself to mental breakdowns because I can't live up to expectations. I wish my parents knew I have a hard time trusting people. I wish my parents knew I hate asking for help. I wish they knew how fragile I really am. I wish they knew that words rattle around in my head for a long time. I wish they knew that some days I struggle to just get out of bed but I push myself through a day anyway. I wish my parents knew how alone I feel.

I wish my parents knew that everything I do is to win their approval and make them proud of me. I wish my parents knew that I feel like a disappointment. I wish they knew that I don't tell them things because I don't want them to be disappointed in me.I wish they knew that even though they don't mean it, they make me feel as if I am not good enough.

I wish my parents realized that my GPA does not define me, neither does my weight. I wish my parents realized that my faith is important to me. I wish my parents knew I love to sing. I wish my parents knew that I love silly things like Broadway and Disney. I wish my parents knew my child like manner keeps me optimistic. I wish my parents knew that I just want to make a difference in the world.

I wish my parents knew.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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