Having a mom as a friend or even your best friend is the best thing in the world. At least I think so. Mothers can have the ability to heal and protect, but when your mom can also switch gears and become the only person who understands you and can really connect with you on multiple levels, then she becomes your friend, and sometimes your best friend. I shouldn't say that only moms can be your best friend, but any guardian figure who takes on the role of a mother. Having your mom as your backbone when you need support from being knocked down is the best feeling in the world. Most teens go through a period in their lives where they try to branch off from their parents. But in some cases, it's just the opposite. Having a mom who totally gets you is something so different. You both text throughout the day, you can't wait to tell her about what happened in class and who knows all of your friends and they all love her, you read all the same books, listen to the same music and love the same movies and just love to hang out together, and you can tell each other everything. That's a best friend.
Some would call this strange, but this is my reality. My mom is my best friend. And I will never apologize or feel bad because of it.
From day one she was there to welcome you into this world, to shower you with love and protection. From there she goes on to teach you and guide you on the right path but along the way she becomes much more than just your protector and teacher, she becomes the friend you always needed. No one knows you better than your mom, no one knows how to make you laugh and smile the way she does and no one can connect to you the way she can. Your mom stands as the only person who won't judge you but will stand by your side in the midst of anything good or bad. She will go through any and all obstacles to put a smile on your face.
It's so hard to imagine what our lives would look like without the presence of our mothers, our best friends. Many people think that a mother can't be a friend and still be looked upon as the parent. I think that's wrong because if you have that relationship with your mom that you can talk to her about almost anything and know you can trust her to have your back, then anyone can see that she is the mom and the friend. Isn't there a saying out there that moms can do it all? Here's that proof that moms can do it all and that all moms should try to connect with their kids that way.
