A Letter to My Mother

Summary

Gurpreet Dhariwal pens a heartfelt letter to their mother, expressing gratitude, love, and admiration for her courage and resilience, while also reflecting on personal growth and the bond they share.

Abstract

In a poignant open letter, Gurpreet Dhariwal acknowledges the emotional support and strength provided by their mother, despite the challenges they both have faced. The author describes their mother as their best friend and source of inspiration, particularly noting her bravery in the face of domestic abuse and her unwavering dedication. Gurpreet apologizes for not always being able to protect her and expresses a deep desire to maintain their connection, even beyond this life. The letter serves as a testament to the author's love and appreciation for their mother, as well as a personal reflection on the impact of her presence in their life.

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The author expresses profound gratitude towards their mother for her unwavering support during tough times.
They credit their mother's courage as the source of their own bravery and resilience.
Despite moments of anger and conflict, the author acknowledges their deep love and respect for their mother.
The author regrets not being able to shield their mother from domestic abuse and acknowledges the pain she has endured.
Gurpreet considers their mother to be an extraordinary individual, wise and brave, despite life's hardships.
They cherish the close bond they have developed with their mother over the past three years, considering her their best friend.
The author admires their mother's dedication, as evidenced by her daily calls during a period of estrangement.
Gurpreet plans to continue their life with positivity and spirituality, inspired by their mother's example.
They intend to openly share the contents of the letter with their mother, emphasizing the depth of their feelings.
The author hopes for their mother's happiness and peace in the future, expressing a desire for her to experience a heavenly rebirth if such a concept exists.

The courage I have got in my life is the courage I have seen all my life in you.

I know I have been busy in my life for the past few months but that doesn’t mean I don’t feel for my loved ones. I do. I am an emotional human being and from time to time my emotions take shape of words. I believe that’s how I discovered a poet in me.

Today, I am writing this letter to my mother who lives with me but I want to tell her more than what she knows about herself and my feelings for her.

Dear Mother,

I am thanking you from the bottom of my heart for not giving up on me. When I was trodden by others beneath their feet you came to my rescue. You saw my fall and you have seen me rising too. I cried in front of you like a five years old kid and you raised me back to life by showing me the courage to stand firm on my two feet. I was looking for a friend even you didn’t know but you became my best friend in the past three years. Trust me, I never had an awesome friend like you in life ever.

Sometimes I show anger at you and get pissed off too but that doesn’t mean I have forgotten your trust, care, and affection towards me. I am very fortunate because you are my mother. You gave me birth. I pray to God every night before I go to sleep for you to birth me in the next births too. I am willing to lose everything but not you. I find you extremely brave, courageous, and wise. Even though you have been hurt and shown dirt in your life I weigh your worth more than others. I know you and you know me.

I want to apologize for the times I couldn’t save you from domestic abuse. I am really sorry. I never wanted you to go through all this. The courage I have got in my life is the courage I have seen all my life in you. My friends asked me how did you learn to cook food? I told them I didn’t. I used to perceive my mother a lot in the kitchen and knew what exactly she was doing that’s how I ended up in becoming a good cook too.

I may not have enough words to thank you for the times when I blocked you everywhere but you called me up every day to check on me. I haven’t seen this dedication towards me by anyone else. I have been born by you and a part of me will always belong to you. Mother, I know someday I will lose you too but I won’t ever give up on life rather I would keep on going ahead with more positivity and spiritual thoughts.

I am not just writing my feelings here. I will let you know what I have written here by reading my words loudly and proudly to you.

You are the best person in my life and I pray to God whatever you have endured in this life prepares you for the heavenly birth in your next life (If at all any such thing exists). I would want you to shine on always. I may not say it very often but I love you a lot today and always.

Gurpreet Dhariwal is the author of “My Soul Rants: Poems of a Born Spectator.” Her eBook is now available at Google PlayStore, Amazon, and Kindle. Connect with Gurpreet on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Youtube