Dear Daughter,
I am sorry for the things you have endured in life. I am sorry I had you at such a young age and you had to live my toughest years by my side. Daughter, I know life is tough, people are not always honest and sometimes we wonder what it is all for. I am sorry for this. I have done my best to protect you from the world and at times, this may not have been the best decision. You are getting older now, a few short months away from the big 1-8, and I am terrified. Did I do a good job? Are you ready for the world outside the four walls of which we call home?
Daughter, never lose yourself. There is nobody like you- not one person- always be true to who you are. Who you are is wonderful. Hold your head up high and greet everyone with a smile. You never know who’s day you can change with that beautiful smile of yours. Daughter, please know this…
There will be pain.
There will be fear.
There will be hope.
There will be love.
Never worry about the ones who talk about you. It is usually because they are insecure. Show compassion and move on.
Daughter, NEVER change who you are for any man. No matter what he promises, be true to you. Take it from someone who knows, once you lose yourself, its one hell of a fight to get you back.
Daughter, you are just like me in so many ways. I could go on for days… but I will just say this one thing… just like me, you will make it. I have survived 100% of my bad days, as will you. We do not give up, it is not in our blood.
I love you, who you are, who you aspire to be. The good, the bad, the indifferent.
“And through it all, year after year, stand or fall, I will be right here… for you.”
P.R. Brooks 