Letter to my parents

Dear Mom & Dad,

I hope this letter finds you well. It's been a while since we last spoke(which was 2019), and I know you must have a lot of questions about my life. I'm writing this letter to address those questions and to share with you some updates about me.

First of all, I want to assure you that I will tell you everything you want to know about me. I know you are my biological parents and it's only natural for you to be curious about my life. I will tell you about my school, my friends, my pets, my favorite movies and books. I want you to know that I am doing well and I am happy with the life I have built for myself.

However, I must also be honest with you. I am still mad at you for what you did. I cannot simply forget the past and pretend that everything is okay just because you have contacted us and how you're suddenly sober after 3 years. Guess what 3 years ago I was adopted funny?. It takes more than just a few letters or phone calls to make up for the years of absence and the pain that I have endured. I hope you understand that.

I have been struggling with a lot of mixed emotions. I know you want to know about my life, and I will tell you everything, but first, I need to address something that has been weighing heavily on my mind.

I want you to know that I am still mad at you. I know it's been years since you left me, but I can't just forget everything that happened. I was just a child when you both decided to leave me (mentally) and start a new life without me. It's not something that I can easily forgive and forget. It's not something that can be fixed with just a simple conversation.

I understand that you might have had your reasons, but it doesn't change the fact that you left me to grow up too early. I had to learn how to take care of myself and be independent at a young age. Not only did I take care of myself, I basically became Mykas' parent. It wasn't easy, and it still affects me to this day. I wish you could have been there for me, but you chose not to.

Now, onto the things you wanted to know about me. I am currently in my first year of middle school. I have been doing well in my classes. I made it into honors Pre-algebra . I have made some amazing friends who have been my support system throughout these tough years. They have become like a family to me, and I am grateful for their presence in my life.

As for pets, I have three cats who I adore and one dog. They bring me so much joy and comfort. I am also an avid reader and enjoy watching movies in my free time. Some of my favorite books include "Twilight" by Stephine Meyer(I read the whole series) and "Harry Potter" by J.K. Rolling etc. I recently watched "The last hunger games" and it has become one of my all-time favorites and more movies. I'm a Swiftie.

I hope this gives you some insight into my life. I am sorry if I come across as distant or uninterested, but I need time to process everything that has happened. I hope you can understand that. I don't want to push you away, but I also can't pretend like everything is okay between us.

Thank you for reaching out and wanting to know about me. I appreciate it, and I hope we can have a conversation in the future when I am ready. I need you to respect my boundaries and not try to force a relationship. I don't want to be hurt again.

With all do respect

-Lily