A Letter to My Parents Who Abandoned Me
Dear Mom and Dad,
I sit down to write this letter with a heavy heart, knowing that it may never reach you or that you may choose to ignore it. But I feel the need to express my thoughts and feelings about the pain you have caused me by abandoning me. It is not easy to put into words the depth of sorrow and betrayal I have felt over the years.
When I was just a child, you left me in the care of relatives, and I remember feeling lost and afraid. I longed for the warmth and love that I knew I deserved, but instead, I found myself in a constant state of longing. I watched other children with their parents, holding hands and playing together, and I couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy. I never understood why you had to leave me, and I still don’t.
As I grew older, I tried to put the past behind me and focus on my own life. I worked hard to become independent and make a name for myself, but the pain of abandonment never fully went away. I have spent countless nights lying awake, thinking about the reasons why you left and what it must have been like for you to make that decision. I have carried this burden with me, and it has shaped the person I am today.
Looking back, I realize that I never got to know you as my parents should have. I never experienced the joy of growing up with my parents by my side, nor did I have the guidance and support that every child deserves. I have often wondered what my life would have been like if you had chosen to stay. Would I have had a different perspective on life? Would I have had more confidence in myself? I will never know, and that is a pain that I carry with me every day.
Despite the pain, I have learned to forgive you, not because I think you deserve it, but because I have learned that holding onto anger and resentment only harms myself. I have found peace in my own life, but I still carry the scars of your abandonment. I hope that one day you will find the courage to reach out to me, to explain your reasons, and to apologize for the pain you have caused. I am not asking for your forgiveness, but I do hope that you can find some peace in your own life.
As I close this letter, I want you to know that I have moved on and am living a fulfilling life. I have found love and happiness, and I have built a life that I am proud of. I may never understand why you left, but I have learned to let go of the past and focus on the future. I hope that you can do the same.
With love and hope,
[Your Name]
