Dear Mom,

I don’t know where to begin. Thank you for everything you’ve ever done. Thank you for putting me first and always doing everything you could to make my life better. I may not always show my appreciation for everything you do. I may still act like a brat at times, but you continue to put up with me. You always believe in me and always support me. I thank you for always being my best role model, inspiration and motivation.

We are a mother and daughter duo with an inseparable bond. I get reminded almost daily how lucky I am to have such a great relationship with you. My friends know how close we are and it’s weird to them. I want you to know that I love it. I love that I can talk to you about anything at any random time of the day. I love that I can go home and just cuddle with you. I love that we can watch ditzy RomComs and eat triple chocolate ice cream at midnight. I thank you for always being my best friend.

We have gone through some really tough times together. We have struggled through my rebellion, our depressions, our debt, and just daily life. I want to tell you that you are the strongest woman that I have met and that I will ever know. You have gone through so much with me and so much before my time. You have taught me all about forgiveness, independence, love, and strength. I thank you for always keeping your head up high and growing past tribulations.

I remember everything from that day when you and dad split, fifteen years ago. I was crying and I wanted to stay with my dearest dad. I remember you telling me that I had to go with you. I also remember that dad agreed with you. You never really talked about that day because you wanted to let me come to my own conclusions about it. I know it was really hard for you, especially those first few years, but you stayed strong for me. When I got older we finally had really open conversations about what happened, and I’m so glad that we can do that. You never talked badly about Father, though, and actually encouraged me to not push him away. I may not speak to him now, but that was my choice; you never told me what I should or shouldn’t do in that respect. I came to the conclusion that all I needed was you. I thank you for always being my mother and father.

As I get older, I see how much has happened in these years that it’s just been you and me. I see how many times I’ve taken you for granted and how many times I must have disappointed you. I’m sorry for all I have ever done. Every day that goes by, it becomes more and more of a reality that you’re getting older and that one day you won’t be here to put up with me and help me through my daily mental breakdowns. I don’t know where I would be if it weren’t for you, mom. You are my rock, my therapist, my confidant, my number one. You are the single most important woman in my life and that’ll never change. I love you infinitely, mom. So, I thank you for always loving me.

Sincerely,

Your daughter