Hello, Mom:
I was only asked to write you a letter, but I believe you are such an important person that you deserved at least a short essay. I hope I have not made many mistakes in it, but each and every one of its words is authentic and sincere.
It pains me so much that you have suffered so greatly, truly, if I could go back in time to care for you and return a bit of the love you have given us all these years, I would do it without a second's hesitation, I would love to protect that child from so much abuse, that teenager from so much fear and uncertainty, and that young woman from the terrible events she experienced.
Unfortunately I cannot turn back time and do it, but I can offer you my most sincere apologies for all the times I have hurt you, I regret every tear I caused you, every piece of advice you gave me from the heart that I, foolishly believing I knew everything, did not listen to or follow, what you told me so many times was not in vain "adolescence is a disease that is cured with age".
I do not know if I have already told you, but I admire you greatly and I am very proud of you, overcoming all the difficulties you lived through and moving forward as you did is not an easy task, all my life I have seen you solve problems with the resources you had at hand, showing ingenuity and skill, I do not know if it is an absolute truth, but I have heard that intelligence is inherited from the mother, in my case I believe it is true, so I thank you very much for that.
I know very well that I am not the most attentive, affectionate, or emotional son, but I always carry you with me, in everything you taught me and in every word and the great love you gave me, practically not a day goes by without me thinking of you, and I continue to be grateful that of all the women in the world it was you who gave me life.
I will always be there for you, you know how much I care about respecting people's individuality and independence (whom do you think I learned that from?), but I would like to state clearly and explicitly that you can count on me, right now you are accompanied and that gives me great peace of mind, however never forget that as soon as you have any problem or adversity you can count on me and I will do whatever is necessary to help you and take care of you at the moment you ask.
I could fill pages and still not finish thanking you for everything you have done for us, all the love, attention, and care you have given us, I know I am where I am thanks to you, for all the sacrifices you made to give us a childhood full of love and affection, and for the values and principles you instilled in us not only with words but also with your example.
I love you, Mom.