never appreciating my parents

By Julissa R

For a long time, I never appreciated my parents and everything they did for me. I always had their support and love, but it was never enough for me. My parents always tried to do everything to get a smile on my face, but nothing ever pleased me.

For example, one time I wanted something for so long and for Christmas they ended up getting it for me. I remember opening the gift and not showing any gratitude towards them. Looking back on that time, I wish I had done anything else to show them that I was so thankful. Thankful for them.

It wasn’t just materialistic things, they were there for me emotionally and physically. They always gave me guidance.

My parents always encouraged me to talk to them if I needed something or if I had a problem in my life. They reminded me that they were always there for any problem or anything in general, but I never went to them. I was never thankful that I was lucky enough to have great parents in my life.

There was a moment in my life where my family could get separated. At that moment, I realized how lucky I was for my loving parents. I hate that I never showed them any sort of gratitude before then. I hate that I had never realized everything they did for me until that moment that we could’ve been split up.

I have always been grateful for them, they had always done everything for me, but I never had a way of showing them that I did. Looking back, I wish I would’ve done anything to show them that I do love them. I wish I would have acted differently to show them that I do appreciate them and that I love them a lot. I regret not opening up to them and never going to them.

I appreciate them so much. I admire them so much for the sacrifices they made in order for me and my siblings to grow up happy. Having them as my parents is one of my greatest accomplishments because I know that they will always be there to make me happy.

I love my mom and dad, I always have. I would give up everything for them to be happy forever. I never showed them that I loved them, but I try everyday to put on the same smile they tried to get me to show.

For the Warrior Times, this is Julissa Ramirez.