Letters to My Daughter: Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.

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To you, it may just be something to shrug off, but to them, it’s something that will haunt them forever.

There’s part of me that just wants to hold onto this lovely little gem of a book, to just hold onto these words a little longer in the hopes they’ll more thoroughly permeate my soul. You are capable of achieving greatness, and I will always be here, cheering you on every step of the way. It seems like only yesterday that we welcomed you into the world, and now here we are, celebrating your first birthday.

The human heart is so delicate and sensitive that it always needs some tangible encouragement to prevent it from faltering in its labor. You can add what experience has taught you about the importance of these qualities and how they will serve your daughter well in her relationships and everything she does. I don't know what that thing is but it's like wisdom and also acceptance and also guidance and also grace and also chiding but also humor. This next problem might just be a me thing, but for a book claiming to be for her daughters “Black and White, Jewish and Muslim, Asian, Spanish speaking, Native Americans and Aleut,” it seemed quite American-centric. Maya Angelou gives us live lessons of her own to help guide us and make us understand why life is sometimes cruel.

I wanted to take a moment to remind you of the incredible strength and resilience that resides within you. I’m currently working on a book project titled a Mother’s Letter, having gathered a lot of wisdom as shared by my Mom and Grandma (who just passed on), I decided to check the internet to see what Mothers are writing in letters to their children. Your letter will serve as a timeless testament to the boundless love and admiration you hold for her. Some people think that graduation marks the end of the best years of your life, but I have to disagree. Although I am so proud of you and filled with joy that you are beginning the next chapter in your life, I also feel so very sad because it feels as though I have just lost my best friend.There are even specific anecdotes about the friends and people she knows, such as “Bob and Decca”, “Fannie Lou Hamer” and “Celia Cruz”. I’ve never read anything by Maya Angelou before, but I’ve heard good things about 'I know why the caged bird sings'- so I might try that one next! I don't own this book, but that is exactly what I would like to do once I get my hands on my own copy. While she needs to begin a new chapter, you can’t help but remember all the good times you spent together.