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To My Mom This Mother's Day

An Open Letter to my mom.

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To My Mom This Mother's Day
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Dear Mom,

It's been no doubt, a long year, but I'm so happy and grateful that I have you as a mom. You've helped me get through this year a lot, especially with our occasional late night conversations during the school year... when I happen to be stressing over some assignment for class. Those occasional cheery texts you'd send throughout the day motivated me through those rough times. Even though things may be tough, I know I can always count on you to help me through.

I also know I haven't been the best kid at times, but at the end of each day, I'm happy you're my mom and know I can celebrate the best of times with you. I know I can always go to you whatever the occasion may be. It's weird how from child to teenager, to young adult, my perspective of you is constantly changing. As a child, I looked up to you fervently, I mean that's kind of what happens as a kid. As a teen, I remember all the stupid fights, names, and things I've said when we fought... and how I began to think less of you and dad. But now as I'm 20, although it may seem like a pretentious thing to say, I'm beginning that long and slow process of realizing how important you are in my life. Sure, we may still fight over stupid things, I may start things, or you may too, but I'm beginning to realize just how important you are to me in my life.

For other people reading this, you might have divorced parents. As you can understand, it's sometimes hard to keep fostering positive relationships with both parents. For those whose parents have stayed together, this may not affect you as much, but when your parents are separated/divorced, you understand that family is different. I know that for you, Mom, it is a hard thing to go through, but know that you'll never be going through this alone. My mom is one of the strongest, bravest women I know, and I aspire to be like her in life, wherever it may take me. Happy Mother's Day, mom!

Love, Meaghan

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