Letter to Mom

To My Dear Mother,

It's been several decades since you left me, and not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I often find myself wishing I could turn back the clock and tell you everything I didn't have the chance to say while you were still with us. I want to express my deepest gratitude for everything you did for me while raising me as a single mom after my father's passing.

As a child, I could not fully comprehend the magnitude of the loss we had suffered as a family. I remember the sadness that enveloped our home and how you struggled to accept Dad's passing. As a 10-year-old, I couldn't offer much comfort or support, but I watched as you carried our family through some of the most challenging times.

Looking back on those years, I now realize how difficult it must have been for you to raise me independently. I know that at times, your grief clouded your judgments, and there were moments when it felt like we were just barely holding on. But through it all, you never wavered in your love and dedication to me.

I can see that you made mistakes along the way, but I also know that your heart was always in the right place. You did your best to provide for both of us and ensure I had everything I needed to grow and thrive. You sacrificed so much of yourself for my sake, and I want you to know that I appreciate everything you did for me.

Now that I am ten years older than you were when we lost Dad, I can see how much you gave of yourself to ensure our family's survival. You must have been scared and uncertain about the future, but never let those fears consume you. You worked tirelessly to keep our family together, and your unwavering commitment to me and my future was a testament to your strength and character.

I recognize that you made decisions that, in hindsight, were not always the best ones. But I also know that you were doing your best with the tools you had. As a parent myself now, I can appreciate just how difficult it is to make the right decisions for your children, especially under the weight of such immense grief.

Despite any missteps along the way, I want you to know that you would be incredibly proud of the person I have become because of all your efforts! I would not be the man I am today without your love, guidance, and sacrifice. You raised me to be strong, compassionate, and resilient, serving me well throughout my life.

Above all else, I want to thank you for all you did for me under the most trying circumstances. I am so grateful for the love you gave me, the sacrifices you made, and the strength you showed me in the face of such adversity.

I am filled with deep sadness as I write this letter, knowing I can never tell you these things in person. But I also feel a sense of peace and comfort, knowing that you are looking down on me and that you know how much I love and appreciate you. You will always be my heroine and the person responsible for who I am today.

Thank you, Mom, for everything you did for me. You will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will always carry your love and memory with me. I hope to do as well as you did with my children realizing that we are all destined to make mistakes along the way!

With all my love,

Your Son