Dear Mum and Dad,
2012 have been such a dreadful year that it seems that we have drifted so distant emotionally for me to get personal about my feelings. I disliked so much what happened between us -- all the issues of studying abroad, relationships, and me distancing myself (in your eyes), but I could never hate you. NEVER. There are times that I will get so angry with both of you that I just wished I am never home, but it could never become a grudge. NEVER.
I wish I could tell you all everything and for you just to listen and not judge me about it. I wanted to share my life with you. I want to talk to you guys bout my relationship, about my studies and I want your advices on life decisions and not forced to follow whatever path you deemed best. This will just drive me further away.
I wish that you guys stop asking me questions that you don;t want to know the answers to, but if you do, listen to my reply. Just listen, that's all I really want.
I wish you guys knew that I used to treasure all the time we spend together and it means a lot to me. The fights that we get in really hurt me. All I want to do is that you folks are happy, without sacrificing my own happiness. I want to please you guys, but I am getting tired of it.
I wish you guys knew that growing up these days is harder than what you guys think. Just like you guys, I too, faced with tough decisions. Decisions in life, studies, relationships etc. Like most youngsters these days, there are too much expected from us and we are presented with unbelievable pressure of competition from peers and society. Much more than what I think you guys ever had.
So, please try to understand.
All I want for Christmas is...
Communication; acceptance; understanding; forgiveness; listening; loving in spite of the past.
To be loved.
To be accepted.
But for now, until you guys are more open and willing to listen without being judgmental, I will always smile and say that I am OK and I will always be OK every time you ask, if you ever do.
Merry Christmas.



