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Entity contributor shares why she loves her mama.

Dear Mama,

I don’t know if everyone could handle being a mom at 15, but you did it. When the time came you stepped up to the plate and did what you had to do. It wasn’t because you wanted to, but because you had to. This meant you had to grow up faster than most 15-year-old kids out there. You gave up your teenage years to change diapers, look after your baby, and make sure I had a roof over my head and food in my stomach.

It’s impossible to put into words how much you mean to me. You have always been there for me. Both mentally and emotionally you have always been someone I can count on. I’ll always remember when I was young and having friendship troubles, you were there for me. You would do whatever you could to cheer me up. Whenever I’d cry you would say,” Mija, I don’t like to see you cry” and that would do it for me.

When I tell people that my mom is my best friend it seems like something silly to say. In our case though it’s true. I will say though that, at times, that made things difficult. Sometimes I had trouble seeing you as solely my mom and not my friend. I crossed the line at times and that put a strain in our relationship. But, I have learned to have the utmost respect for you simply because you deserve it.

One of the most important things you have taught me is what it means to be a hard worker. I will always remember you taking me and Tony to my Tia Sandy’s every morning at 6 a.m. before school because you had to be at work. For years to come you and dad spent countless hours working towards your goal which was to buy a house. That meant family time was often sacrificed. In the end though it paid off. You are the true embodiment of what it means to go after what you want full force and get it.

I can’t ever remember a time when you started something and didn’t give it your all. You are like that in every aspect of your life. Whether it be with family or business, you put your whole heart into it. That’s one of the many reasons why you’re successful. Whatever it is that you choose to do you give it 110 percent of your attention.

Mama, I like to believe that in a past life you were a warrior, because you are the strongest person I know. Your strength is something that I hope to someday have. You have never let your current circumstances define what your outcome will be. A perfect example of this is when you quit your job. You were afraid that the money wasn’t going to be enough. But I knew you would figure it out. You have never been someone to call quits on anything.

As a child I knew there were a lot of behind the scene things that parents dealt with. You, however, have always been very open with me about everything. A perfect example of this is when you explained to me why things didn’t work out with you and my dad. Due to this, I never felt the need to hide things from you. Now as I look back on my 19 years of life I’m happy you were always open with me.

I hope you know how much I appreciate you. Thank you for raising me to be the woman I am on the road to becoming. For never giving up on me. Thank you mama for believing in my dreams. Which, I know at times is difficult because my head is in the clouds 95 percent of the time. Most importantly, thank you for giving me the opportunities that you didn’t have. I hope to someday make you as proud as you make me.

If I could someday be half the woman you are today, I think I’ll be okay. Ma, you embody everything that it means to be strong, loving, compassionate, and helpful. I am so thankful we continue to grow up together.

With lots of love,

Guera aka Fany

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