Happy Birthday Mom

It affects me very profoundly that my mom and I don't get along the way that we used to. In fact with every passing year I feel the divide between us widening and it causes me a lot of distress. And after several years of feeling guilty over my growing sense of independence, I'm starting to accept that in order for me to experience the kind of happiness that I dream about, she and I are going to lose that unquestioning and unwavering type of love that mothers and young girls share for each other.

I just hope she knows that no matter what, I will always desire her love and her approval. I love you mom.