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Why I Won't Apologize For Being Close To My Parents

My parents mean a lot to me and I don't see why I shouldn't be close to them.

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Why I Won't Apologize For Being Close To My Parents
Hannah Helton

My parents are two of the most important people in my life. They have been by me through every step of my life. They were there when I moved into college and they were also there when my grandpa died.

Through the ups and downs, they have been there.

My mom is the first one I call whether something good or something bad happened. She enjoys listening to me complain about the paper I have to write and she lets me ramble about the silly things that have happened throughout my day. Her laugh is one of my favorite sounds. This past year, I had to read something for Spanish class and instead of suffering through it alone, I FaceTimed her and she laughed through it with me while I was reading it out loud. She truly is my best friend. I love when she comes to see me at school because she enjoys getting to know the people I spend every day with.

Everyone always told me I was "daddy's little girl," and it's kind of true. He used to brush my hair after I got out of the shower and he was much gentler than my mom. He would do anything for me. I know if I called him while I was at school and told him I had a problem he would get to me as soon as possible. I know this is true because I believe in him and he never lets me down.

He always quotes the movie "Taken," by saying "If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that'll be the end of it. " He may not be Liam Neeson, but he is my dad and he would protect me no matter what. His smile is my favorite, even if he never smiles for pictures. I am still his little girl.

I love both of my parents. They are the two people I know that I can count on no matter what.

They love me unconditionally and I wouldn't trade that for the world. I would never apologize for my relationship with my parents. I am sorry for the people that have not had the privilege to have wonderful parents such as my own. They raised me right and I hope to one day return the favor with my own children. They are two of the most wonderful people in the world, by my standards and I don't see a problem with remaining close to them throughout my life.

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