Dearest Mum and Dad,

You think I am an ungrateful child. I will let you have the freedom to do so. After all, this mound of flesh was given to me by you. But, did I ask for it?

You treated me like a princess and made sure I was well-raised and protected. You've given me basic necessities in life, and more often than not, things that I have needed and wanted. But I will tell you one thing, what you didn't give me; what you cannot give me- the way I think and the way my mind works.

You weren't there when I needed you the most - as an emotional support during my teenage years. You thought you were doing a fantastic job as parents; trust me, you did.

But not everyone is perfect. Neither you, nor me! I bore the burden of your mistakes, I gave up on my dreams, I have made mistakes, I physically and verbally hurt you in anger, I lived with guilt, I still do. But whatever tiny pieces that are left of me, I try to use that to the fullest.

You call me selfish; well, aren't we all? We all seek happiness; unfortunately, money became one of them to the mankind. Now here I am, trying to live my life, but I did consider you as family, always. Mom, you were always my best friend, and dad, you were a superhero to me. But are you, now? When you disown me because of the way I think? Because that's wrong to you, but not me.

I own my decisions and I live with them, take responsibility of them. You didn't teach them to me! I did! The big bad world did! What I am physically, is because of you, but what I am mentally is because of the experiences I had.

I may not have been the ideal daughter you have always wanted. But I am always that child who'll love you unconditionally.

You can hate me, tell me I am ungrateful, that I have put you to shame because of my decisions about love, life, and relationships. I will take that. Because I respect you. But I can't kill myself, I cannot kill who I am.

I am not sure if you will understand it. But this is who I am, and all I need is your acceptance.

Yours ungratefully,

A daughter of today's world.

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