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Why My Roommate Is My Mom Away From Home

Roommate? Mom? They're the same thing, right?

Caitlin Reynolds

Mar 07, 2016

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Why My Roommate Is My Mom Away From Home

Caitlin Reynolds

Dear roommate,

First and foremost, thank you. I mean thank you for it all: the early morning motivation, the pep talks, and the “be safe” texts. Thank you for taking care of me when I’m sick, for always believing in me, for the constant reminder that I could do better, and for always being a friend.

If it wasn’t for you, I honestly do not know where I would be. I would be upset over that bad grade, crying over that loser of a boy, or being stuck at that party with no ride home. I would be without orange juice when I am sick in bed and alone in the dining hall. Thank you for taking the role of my mom in my home away from home.

Thank you for the constant reminders to keep my life on track. Reminders to take out the trash, to clean my sheets, to do laundry, and to remember to eat are always appreciated. The suggestions to our morning "get ready" playlist and my closet just add to the reasons why I love you. I love having someone to always come running to for advice, a shoulder to cry on, and a person with whom sitting in complete silence with feels so comfortable. I can always count on you to reassure me that I’ll always have you by my side.

Even when it seems like I do not mention it, please know that you’re one of the best and biggest pieces of my college life. Even on those not so perfect days when we have a fight or I’m in a bad mood, I probably will be over it in a millisecond because, honestly, who would I be without you? You’re my mom away from home, my very best friend, and I need you more than you will ever know.

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