A Letter to My Children
I stumbled upon a letter I wrote to both of you almost ten years ago. It reminded me of where we were then, and how far we’ve come. I’m sharing it now because I feel it’s time to revisit those words... Hear me when I say this: I’ve been through a lot in my life, but not nearly as much as many others. Still, through everything, I have found love—deep, genuine love—because of you both. I fell in love in life, but I also fell in love with you. You are my greatest gifts. But here’s the truth: I am still figuring myself out. There are days I feel lost, days I feel unhappy with how certain parts of my life turned out. I still don’t know what hobbies truly belong to me, what passions make me who I am as an individual. My world revolves around you now, and I wouldn’t change that. But because of that, my own life—my dreams, my identity—often sits on the sidelines. You two have always been more important. Now that you’re old enough to love, to fall in love, and to be loved in return, I want to s...