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Slogan Challenge 21: no more tears (I promise it's in the journaling!)

Allie, I hope I can give you the childhood I never had. I want to be the kind of mother I wish had been there for me.

When I was very young, my mother left. Not long after, my dad married a new woman. I tried so hard to impress her. I wanted her to be a mom to me, but it turned out that she didn’t care about me at all. I was abused and treated in a way no child should ever have to endure. A child shouldn’t have to walk on eggshells all the time.

When this woman left our family I was so very relieved. I can’t describe to you the void that was in my heart. I was glad she was gone, but every girl needs a mother.

When I first held you in my arms, I think that void was filled. I don’t ache anymore when I see a mother and daughter laughing together. Now, I smile. My sad thoughts are replaced with the excitement that one day you and I will be shopping for prom dresses and talking about cute boys. No more tears when someone talks about what a wonderful mother they have, because now my thoughts are turned to you.

I want you to love life. Don’t fear making mistakes but learn from them. Don't ever feel like you can’t come to me. Share with me your hopes, dreams, happiness, and sorrows. Let me be your mom and your friend. I promise I will be the best mom there ever was.

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