dear mom,

thank you for loving me before I could love myself,

so I could grow into the woman I am today.

dear mom, 

thank you for showing me what you've been through in your life,

so I didn't have to in mine.

dear mom,

thank you for telling me to be who I am without apology,

so I could let my real light shine.

dear mom,

thank you for being the wonderful mother you are,

so I can proudly call you my mentor today.