PARENTS

My parents are wonderful!

That is all.

But seriously, I am so grateful for everything they have ever done for me. Sure, when you're younger they always seem so annoying but in reality they are just looking out for you constantly, always putting their kids before themselves.

They always used to tell me towards Christmas or birthdays not to spend too much money. My Dad would always say he never wanted anything at all and my Mum would try and set the limit to £5 and no more. I never stick to this. The way I see it, they have helped shape me into the person I am today. They have helped me throughout my whole life; fed me, kept me warm and safe, kept me happy and healthy, kept a roof over my head. I see Christmas and birthdays as a small way to say thank you to them for all of this. I know a few presents each year will never do justice to how thankful I am, but it's a start.

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Towards the end of 2017, my life changed so quickly over just a couple of months and I think it was hard for my parents. I went from relying on them for everything to being totally independent. They cooked for me, cleaned for me, put a roof over my head, gave me lifts to places and then all of a sudden I had my own car. I drove myself to and from work. I got a boyfriend, someone else who would look after me. I then moved out completely. I think it came as a shock to them as it all happened around the same time. I had suddenly grown up.

That Christmas I was given the wonderful opportunity to go and spend it in America with Jacob and his parents. This was also quite hard on mine as I loved Christmas and had never spent it anywhere other than at home with them. This was also the first Christmas after moving out so I imagine they were looking forward to spending time together again. After a while, and a bit of convincing, they were happy to let me go. I think this was hard for them as it served as another reminder that I wasn't a child anymore and I don't rely on them as much as I used to.

I am forever grateful for my parents. No matter what happens in my life, they are always there for me. The support is unreal and I can never thank them enough for it. I may not rely on them as much as I used to, but I will always need them, no matter how old I am. They will always be the first port of call when I need help or advice and I can never say thank you enough to them. They will always be my parents.

Thank you for everything, Mum and Dad.