Dear Emily's Mother

*September 16, 2012*

Dear Emily’s Mother,

            A conference is much needed because Emily sincerely needs to understand that she is loved. Sometimes she explains that she pushes you away or does not want to be held by you, but she still needs you. She deeply wants to be loved, however, it is understood that you were only 19 when you gave birth to Emily. Emily had been born into a rough life with war going on, the struggles of not having enough money, and not having a father figure around. You may think that Emily does not need help and that she can do things on her own, but she needs your guidance. No, you should not and will not do everything for her, but perhaps you should help her find her way in life. It is obvious that there is a world that Emily is living beyond you, but your guidance is key.

            Emily’s life (as well as your own) has been a roller coaster of unfortunate events. She was drastically sick at one point, and yes, it was okay for her to be sent away, you had to care for the baby; if Susan got sick she very well could have died; you were being a mother, you did the right thing. When Emily got better, she was forced to grow up and mature fast to be able to help you take care of her siblings. Of course there was not a father figure in the household, thus Emily plays the role of another mother for the children. You must help Emily relate to yourself; she quickly grew as well as you did at 19 years old.

            You are the entire reason why Emily has made something of herself; you are the one who led her to join the school’s ammeter show which she loves.  She finally became something of herself! You ignited a fire in her heart where she has a growing passion for acting. The next fire to be ignited is for you; a mother and daughter bond is inseparable. She needs you, your advice, and a mother. Yes, she will eventually find her way, but you must be her guide.

            Emily needs to understand that her life is precious and if you come in for a conference you will understand how to do this. She needs to feel loved and wanted. There will be less nights of where she did not want you to hold her if you believe in her and love her unconditionally. You need to understand that she has had a harsh life and that she has a bit of existentialist views in her mind; she says “in a couple of years when we’ll all be atom-dead they (midterms) won’t matter a bit.” (Lines 50-51)  Yes, it is a reasonable way of thinking, but you need to help her understand how meaningful her life can be. “She is more than this dress on the ironing board.” (Lines 70-71)You have many acknowledgeable excuses; you are a single, poor, sleepless, distracted parent, but you still have your wisdom. It is never too late for a mother’s care, love, or wisdom.