In a way, everyone we meet shapes us and changes who we are. One person, though, exists in my life without whom I would be completely different. I mean, technically without them I would not even exist, but if I had been born to a different person no way would I be who I am today. I owe a lot to my mom.
I have always been extremely close with her, which has shocked many people because lots of us don't stick close to our parents during our teenage years-I certainly had some of those struggles with my dad a few years ago. But, my closeness with my mom has never faltered. She is honest with me about everything, supports me in anything, and most importantly loves me unconditionally.
I am deeply grateful she is in my life, and deeply grateful for everything she has done for me. I know that no matter how ambitious or unrealistic my dreams, she will not only support me but help me achieve it. We have been through a lot, like any other family. Things have changed-both my parents have married other people, I have four step siblings, etc. But my sister is always my best friend and my mom is always there for us.
About a year and a half ago-Freshman year, no ones favorite-my anxiety was at new heights. It's one of those things where you are acting completely different and no one understands-they do not get that you feel like there's a monster in your chest, like you are suffocating, like your world is falling apart. And, at times, my mom didn't understand either. Despite this, she supported me. It didn't matter if I was freaking out over nothing or crying without reason or any of it, she was always there telling me that everything was fine and that things would get better, and helping me find solutions rather than telling me to stop having a meltdown over a little mess. I don't know where I'd be without her, but probably not sane and definitely not me. I can always try to tell her that she is the best mom any kid could have, and that I am extremely grateful to have her in my life. She probably thinks those are just the things you say, and appreciates them but never knows how much I truly mean it. I would be lost without her.
Soon, I will be going away to college. I think it's really important for me to learn independence, but I don't think I could ever go across the country, Even where I plan to go, about 5 hours away, will take some getting used to. I know I am prepared and that I have to do it and I am even excited, but I will miss many things a great deal-most of all my mom.
I have always been extremely close with her, which has shocked many people because lots of us don't stick close to our parents during our teenage years-I certainly had some of those struggles with my dad a few years ago. But, my closeness with my mom has never faltered. She is honest with me about everything, supports me in anything, and most importantly loves me unconditionally.
I am deeply grateful she is in my life, and deeply grateful for everything she has done for me. I know that no matter how ambitious or unrealistic my dreams, she will not only support me but help me achieve it. We have been through a lot, like any other family. Things have changed-both my parents have married other people, I have four step siblings, etc. But my sister is always my best friend and my mom is always there for us.
About a year and a half ago-Freshman year, no ones favorite-my anxiety was at new heights. It's one of those things where you are acting completely different and no one understands-they do not get that you feel like there's a monster in your chest, like you are suffocating, like your world is falling apart. And, at times, my mom didn't understand either. Despite this, she supported me. It didn't matter if I was freaking out over nothing or crying without reason or any of it, she was always there telling me that everything was fine and that things would get better, and helping me find solutions rather than telling me to stop having a meltdown over a little mess. I don't know where I'd be without her, but probably not sane and definitely not me. I can always try to tell her that she is the best mom any kid could have, and that I am extremely grateful to have her in my life. She probably thinks those are just the things you say, and appreciates them but never knows how much I truly mean it. I would be lost without her.
Soon, I will be going away to college. I think it's really important for me to learn independence, but I don't think I could ever go across the country, Even where I plan to go, about 5 hours away, will take some getting used to. I know I am prepared and that I have to do it and I am even excited, but I will miss many things a great deal-most of all my mom.