My birthday was this past week. Unfortunately my parents were out of town at a wedding so tonight they took me out for a belated birthday dinner. After we ordered, my mom slid an envelope across the table to me, it was blank but I correctly assumed it was my card. My mom is very into crafts and one of her hobbies is making greeting cards, so like so often is this case, the card inside the envelope was a one of a kind made just for me.
When I read the card, I couldn't hold back, I just started bawling right there in the restaurant. Here's what it said inside:
QuoteAlyssa,
This birthday is not just another year,
It's a celebration of you my dear,
You may not look the same as before,
But we love you the same and maybe more.
It's a celebration of 40 yrs, and finally becoming
The person you were meant to be,
A loving and caring woman for everyone to see.
You are a strong and courageous woman,
And we know the journey is hard; we are with you all the way,
So celebrate you in a very special way on this your 40th birthday.
Happy first Birthday Alyssa.
Love,
Mom & Dad
Aww that is so sweet you have very cool parents that is awesome
and now i want to cry!
the whole "youre our daughter no matter what" so sweet!!
Alyssa, you are indeed blessed with great parents. I have seen that a great many here do not have relations with their parents anymore. Some that do, have poor relations. I could feel myself starting to tear up reading what the card said, and I have a great relationship with my mother. Hold your parents dear, and never let go.
Dang it...now I'm crying. It's beautiful, you can feel the love flowing through her words.
Wow Alyssa, you have amazing parents.
Paige :)
wow, absolutely beautiful. i can only imagine what that acceptance from your parents means.
Now I'm crying too! :) That is so wonderful how completely they accept you! Her note is so beautiful.
Wow!... Talk about a feel good moment and post!!!... You are truly blessed Alyssa!!! Aaaaaand.... HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!! :)!!!!!!
Oh, that's just... beautiful, wonderful, amazing!
Happy 1st Birthday, Alyssa.
Wow....
That is true parental love. Fantastic.
Wow you a set of wonderful parents, happy first birthday. Sara
That's beautiful Alyssa :)
Peace and love and all that good stuff,
Sadie
Wow, how wonderful is that?! :)
That is so wonderful and It is so great you have such supportive parents!! :D
Wow! What amazing parents you have. That card was beautiful.
That's so wonderful!! Happy birthday!!
Incredibly thoughtful, amazing parents. I am crying a bit reading this - it feels good to know there are people this wonderful out there. Alyssa, thank you for sharing.
Quote from: Lady Sarah on June 27, 2017, 10:33:26 PM
Alyssa, you are indeed blessed with great parents. I have seen that a great many here do not have relations with their parents anymore. Some that do, have poor relations. I could feel myself starting to tear up reading what the card said, and I have a great relationship with my mother. Hold your parents dear, and never let go.
Sadly Sarah, your post is spot on and I am acutely aware of just how fortunate I am to have parents that are so supportive. I'm crushed every time I hear the stories of people becoming estranged from their parents as a result of their transition. As a parent myself, it is unconscionable to me that any parent would abandon their child over their gender identity. Yet I've seen it first hand with friends of our family, hell, even my wife's father disowned her over MY gender identity and transition.
So yeah I do hold my parents dear, I don't take their acceptance for granted at all, and it has brought me much closer to them. I feel for anyone out there who has been rejected by their family members.
That was just lovely!
Happy! Happy!
Georgie
That's wonderful, I'm crying on the train and people are staring! I'm sad too, as I'll be having the same birthday in only a couple of weeks, but my mum would rather me dead than know her own daughter.
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Quote from: meganjames2 on June 28, 2017, 08:31:23 AM
That's wonderful, I'm crying on the train and people are staring! I'm sad too, as I'll be having the same birthday in only a couple of weeks, but my mum would rather me dead than know her own daughter.
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Megan, thank you for your kind words and although it's early, happy birthday to you!! My heart aches hearing about your mother. I'll never understand how a parent can react that way to their own child. I do hope you're able to rise above and have a spectacular day. Take care of you!!! ;D
Alyssa, thank you and Happy Birthday too! And don't worry, I'll be having a great day 😉.
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There she goes, giving me the feels before I've finished my coffee...
Thank you for posting this. It means a lot that you share yourself in such a way, and this is a huge celebration. Happy birthday!
Much love,
Aria
OMG I did cry!! Such an amazing card. You are such a lucky gal to have parents like that in your life.
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Tongue in cheek... That was mean.
Did she know the effect it would have on you? I would have had to leave I would have been crying too much and making a scene.
Your mom is awesome!
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Quote from: Denise on June 28, 2017, 12:32:59 PM
Tongue in cheek... That was mean.
Did she know the effect it would have on you? I would have had to leave I would have been crying too much and making a scene.
Your mom is awesome!
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LOL yeah all I can say is thank god for waterproof eyeliner and mascara or I'd have been a total mess.
Awww! That was beautiful. I'm crying now. You are one lucky girl to have such wonderful parents.
Quote from: AlyssaJ on June 27, 2017, 09:02:09 PM
My birthday was this past week. Unfortunately my parents were out of town at a wedding so tonight they took me out for a belated birthday dinner. After we ordered, my mom slid an envelope across the table to me, it was blank but I correctly assumed it was my card. My mom is very into crafts and one of her hobbies is making greeting cards, so like so often is this case, the card inside the envelope was a one of a kind made just for me.
When I read the card, I couldn't hold back, I just started bawling right there in the restaurant. Here's what it said inside:
I'm not crying....YOU'RE CRYING!
Quote from: transguymac on June 28, 2017, 02:27:18 PM
I'm not crying....YOU'RE CRYING!
LOL Starsky and Hutch, well played!!!
Such a great story, this made me happy today
This is so beautiful. This post should be pinned for all the people wgo struggle and go through dark days.
I'm so happy for you
You're so lucky to have such great parents! I'm busy making preparations to be completely disowned before I come out to my own family :-\
ohhhh its made my eyes moist, so sweet XXXXX D
Hey! I already had sniffles and tear tracks. Did you have to refresh them? Good story Alyssa. Thanks for sharing an late Happy Birthday
Hugs,
Laurie
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