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  • gorilladna shared a letter in the Group logo of Parenting

    DEAR KIDS

    I’m sorry if I embarrass you

    Because I’m not like other dads

    This thought often makes me sad

    So I write to shake the blues

    Shame and guilt have haunted me

    As I’ve watched you learn and grow

    And someday I hope you know

    That you’re all I want to be

    But I had to make a choice

    Though it may never seem that way

    To reveal my self one day

    An…read more

    Ricardo Albertorio

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  • gorilladna shared a letter in the Group logo of Parenting

    ABSOLUTELY YOU

    Dear Unsealers,

    I wrote this poem for my son during a very difficult time last year when he was suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts. Luckily my ex-wife and I (over-re)acted quickly and sought him counseling and medical treatment. Thankfully, today he is stable and thriving in his first year of college…but I will always be vigilant o…read more

    Ricardo Albertorio

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    • Your heartfelt poem resonates deeply, reaching out with the raw emotions of a parent’s love and concern. Your words paint a vivid portrait of the fear and profound love that accompany the journey of parenting, especially during the toughest of times.

      I hear the echoes of your anguish, the silent cries of a soul teetering on the edge of despair.…read more

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  • gorilladna shared a letter in the Group logo of Parenting

    PATER

    I am a grateful father

    More importantly, parent

    Through a gift that was God sent

    Delivered by a mother

    Time slips by without notice

    Photos to remind my soul

    Of a sacrifice untold

    They grow from bud to lotus

    And now my grey reminds me

    Of broken bones and scraped knees

    Diapers, prom, college degrees

    Protect them to set them free

    Now I…read more

    Ricardo Albertorio

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    • Hello Ricardo,
      I can really relate to your words as a mother of 2 grown children. Those days when they were little and they were with me 24/7 were wonderful!

      Shelley

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  • gorilladna shared a letter in the Group logo of Parenting

    MY ARTIST

    My daughter is watercolor song

    A blend of oil paint, chalk, and pencil

    A free-form work without a stencil

    A collage of talent, pure and strong

    Her beauty draws you from the start

    Deep chestnut hair to aqua eyes

    Her humor takes you by surprise

    I know, in life, she’ll leave her mark

    Her passion flows from deep inside

    Her portrait, b…read more

    Ricardo Albertorio

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  • gorilladna shared a letter in the Group logo of Parenting

    RELATIVE TREES

    Relative Trees

    My son is strong, a young oak tree

    His leaves move gently in the breeze

    His shadow calms, puts me at ease

    He is the tree I wish to be

    My tree is rugged, rough, and torn

    Life’s left it’s mark, my bark is worn

    Leaves have fallen; my shade, forlorn

    I’m not the tree that I was born

    My son’s long branches reach the sky

    Gr…read more

    Ricardo Albertorio

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    • awww this is so incredibly sweet. I hope having your son’s back, and seeing all of his wonder, reminds you of your own power and greatness. Don’t let the hardships in life ever weigh down your “branches.” This poem is truly beautiful. your son is lucky to have you. Also, want to share this with @rickwrites — feel like he’d appreciate this piece!

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      • Thank you, again, Lauren. My son is such a beautiful, gentle soul. He also, unfortunately, inherited a propensity for depression and anxiety. Thankfully, he is doing well and flourishing today. I also wrote a similar poem for my daughter, which I will post shortly. The last two years I wrote hundreds of poems as a way to manage my coming out as…read more

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    • Hello Ricardo,
      Your son must be an amazing person. You poem really honors him. Very sweet.

      Shelley

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    • Hi Ricardo,
      Your son sounds wonderful as well.

      Shelley

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  • Chloe shared a letter in the Group logo of Parenting

    little light

    When, oh when
    did I stop smelling your head?
    3 months in
    and my life is already flashing
    in your eyes
    Oh, my little kin-
    it will never be the same
    as it is right now,
    as it is right now

    Why ask why
    when I know you are the answer?
    You give me reason,
    so much joy
    and light
    Oh, sweet child-
    you move me with every smile,
    with every smile

    Your…read more

    CnSchultz

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  • Jessica Rivera shared a letter in the Group logo of Parenting

    Challenges of parenting (the hidden truths)

    “Mommy,” you hear the child screaming for you as they continue to bang on the door. On the other side, the tears continue falling as you pray asking God for strength. Secretly, you hope they will eventually give up, but they don’t. Their crying only gets louder than yours. “Pull it together” you tell yourself as you look in the mirror, splash wa…read more

    JMarie

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    • Aww this is so powerful. I don’t have children, but I know it is not easy to be a parent. I know I wasn’t the easiest child. While there is a lot I don’t know, I do believe all healing and all happiness begins and ends with love. Love your child, and love yourself, and I think more good will follow. Thank you for sharing this very real and honest…read more

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    • Wow. So spot on its a relief to read and know that others have felt the same emotions and asked the same questions as myself. Thank you for posting this.

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    • Hello JMarie,
      This is very powerful. You sound like you have worked hard to make the best of a difficult situation. Stay strong and continue to be the great paren you are.

      Shelley

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  • Michelle shared a letter in the Group logo of Parenting

    A broken bond? Or a Blessing?

    I loved you before you saw me, before our eyes locked, when we shared a heartbeat. I dreamed of you. I imagined what you would look like when I held you in my arms for the first time. I never realized that I would have to break our bond so that you could thrive.
    You see, I had a monster that followed me. He broke my heart and he broke my bones.…read more

    M.

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    • Michelle, this letter to your son really touched me. I am so overwhelmed by your vulnerability and courage. The sacrifices we make for our children can be the most difficult. I too understand what it is to make the toughest decision of your life due to being in a toxic relationship. I pray that one day you will have the opportunity to meet your…read more

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      • Michelle this is so beautifully crafted. Thank you for sharing this with others. The dichotomy of a broken bond or blessing is one that others can relate to you have been in your shoes. The lengths some parents will go for their children to keep them safe is unimaginable, yet very real. I hope one day your son is able to read this and understand…read more

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    • Hello M,
      You made a great sacrifice to give your son happiness. I am sure he appreciates what you did for him. I am sure he is a wonderful young man.

      Shelley

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  • Ashley M Dowd shared a letter in the Group logo of Parenting

    A Mother's Broken Heart in Manuscript

    Never in a million years would I have ever thought it would be YOU.
    To bring my heart so much pain like throwing salt on an open wound
    You were my why and one of the most special gifts from God that I truly admired.
    Wanting the best life for you gave me reason to work harder.
    I wanted to be the mother to you that I always longed for and
    what was…read more

    Ashley Dowd

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    • This is so beautiful at the same time so sad. I can feel the love and pain through this message so deeply, because I have a daughter to who I had wished growing up wouldn’t do the same to me, as we were so close and only had each other; and Thank God she didn’t. We had our ups and downs, but most was up and still is today. But I now have a…read more

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      • Aww thanks for your feedback I wrote this poem when my oldest daughter was experiencing a teenage crisis she was 16 and in love for the first time while acting out and being defiant but I can proudly say she has turned over a new leaf and our close knit relationship has resumed she has two kids now by her first love from back then but all and all…read more

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    • Motherhood is so hard. I have a daughter myself she’s still so little but that doesn’t keep me from thinking that I’m not doing enough. I don’t want her and I to have the same relationship as I did with my mother but the thought of that happening still haunts me. God will prevail he always does. Gods speed. <3

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      • He definitely will, that you can believe. Don’t think that you will make the same mistake your mother may have made that would interfere in you and your daughters relationship. You are your own person and you don’t have to follow in her footsteps. Motherhood is and will always be hard, but all we have to do and it may sound easy, but it’s not, and…read more

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    • This made me cry and I can truly relate to struggling with a teenage child, feeling like a failure, and waiting for Gods promises to turn things around. Thank you for speaking the truths about parenting. I think it is so important to know that we are not alone. Everyone always tells me it wont always be this way. In my heart I know this is true,…read more

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    • Hello Ashley,
      I am sure your child will come around and one day bring you the happiness you deserve.

      Shelley

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  • Ashley M Dowd shared a letter in the Group logo of Parenting

    Labor & Delivery

    Parenting reveals a love in you that you never knew exist. Thats the real definition of love at first sight sealed with a gentle kiss. You have this new human that soley belongs to you now you can finally put a face to them kickball kicks you felt in your womb. Everything changes in a instant and you are officially titled a mom, and the weight…read more

    Ashley Dowd

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    • Aww this is so sweet. I am not a parents but I do agree with you that while so much is trial and error, the one thing all children need – without question – is love. That’s what all people need! Love heals and empowers. Love is always home. You sound like a wonderful and thoughtful mother. <3 Lauren

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      • Thanks Lauren I want my readers to know that parenting is beautiful and rewarding experience but it’s definitely not easy but it’s a reality that all parents will face and have their own experiences. So, make the best of it and don’t give up.

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    • I’m a mother of 3 under the age of 3 and this speaks volumes. Parenting is the toughest and most rewarding thing I’ve ever experienced. From long nights of a toddler that just won’t sleep to a newborn who’s always hungry. Being a parent is mentally and physically exhausting but it’s all worth it when you sit back and reflect on all of their ach…read more

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    • Love your story, and you’re right, buckle up for the ride, and a ride it will be, but in the long run, a ride well worth it. I wrote a poem once called, “I loved you from the moment I saw you”, and that’s exactly how it is and all the moments and times you don’t think you will handle it, you find a way. You really can’t help yourself, you’re…read more

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  • artistphilly shared a letter in the Group logo of Parenting

    An Apology to My Unborn Daughter: Reflections on Loss, Pain, and Regret

    Dear precious daughter,

    I am writing this letter to you with a heavy heart, as I never got the chance to hold you in my arms and tell you how much I love you. You were taken away from us too soon, and it has been a source of immense pain for me and your mother ever since.

    I want to apologize to you for not being there for your mother after we…read more

    Rashan Speller

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    • I’m so sorry that you lost your daughter Rashan. I’m sure that must have been very hard for you. Sometimes in life we go through a lot of suffering wondering why things happen. I’m glad you were able to learn from your regrets and build yourself up for the future. We aren’t perfect but we learn from our past.

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      • Thank you for your kind words and understanding. It’s true that we all face challenges and regrets in life, but it’s important to learn from them and grow. Your empathy means a lot to me.
        It can be helpful to remember that we are not alone in our struggles. Many people have faced similar challenges and have found ways to overcome them. It’s…read more

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    • Awww Rashan, I am sending you the absolute biggest hug. You need to forgive yourself. When people experience trauma like that it’s so hard for us to process that sometimes we don’t always deal with it in the best way possible, but it’s our brains just trying to protect ourselves from the immense pain. You clearly have a big and kind heart. So, be…read more

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      • 😍 I have healed a lot since then gone to therapy to understand and speak about my feelings and grow from them. I even started a business with my daughters name so she can always be here with me.

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    • I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what that must have been like for you. God sends us signs when we need it most. I’m so glad that you have learned from your past experiences as far as being there for the ones you love goes. Losing someone you love brings great grief but loving and supporting those affected brings great healing. Gods speed.

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      • I appreciate you and the time you took to respond and send positive energy to me. Thank you and yes it was very hard but I know she is watching over me every day.

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