Your bright smiles light up my world, and you seek my presence at every turn. The way you nestle against me and seek my hand feels so familiar; at times, it’s hard to distinguish where you end and I begin, as we are so intricately connected.
When I first embraced motherhood, this connection was both exhilarating and disorienting. I found myself grappling with my identity, as the independence I once fiercely guarded began to shift towards a deep need for each other. Babies don’t negotiate, and you were no exception. In many ways, I became more and less of the person I thought I was. You shaped me long before you arrived, and together we have been navigating this journey ever since.
However, there will come a time when your need for me will change, and sooner than I can fathom, you will embark on your own paths. You may distance yourselves from me in pursuit of self-discovery, and while I hope you remain close to each other, my greatest concern is arming you for this inevitable separation. It pains me to know this moment is approaching, but it is my duty to prepare you to face the world—and most importantly, yourselves.
I hope that in moments of uncertainty, when you feel caught between your aspirations and reality, you will remember the fullness of who you are. I want you to feel complete, even amidst the chaos and challenges life may present. There will be days when you feel overwhelmed, and in those moments, I hope you can find not just me but also the strength within yourselves.
You are my daughters, my beloved, and my flesh and blood. Yet, you are not my possessions. You belong to yourselves, and it is crucial that you assert your identities every day. This can be achieved in small yet profound ways. Own your space, look upward, and let your gaze assert your presence. Speak your name with confidence, embracing both its power and tenderness. Cherish your bodies—the vessels that allow you to experience life—because they are yours alone, a sanctuary to which no one else has claim.
As you navigate growing up, society may pressure you to conform, urging you to display or conceal yourselves, to slow down or speed up beyond your comfort. You may feel compelled to fit into roles that are not authentically you. Please do not allow external voices—whether from influential figures or those less significant—to overshadow the inner voice that knows you best.
The opinions of others may influence how you perceive your body, making it seem either foreign and flawed or an object to be adorned and valued. Understand that your body is not merely an extension of you; it is your vessel. Even in your strongest moments, it’s impossible to ignore the noise around you. You are human. Yet, in the quietest moments of reflection, remember that the only voice that defines your worth is your own.
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In summary, I want you to know that you are unique individuals who deserve to claim your identities boldly and passionately. It is my hope that you will always find strength within yourselves, even if I am not there to remind you.