The Attention They Need

​Dear Mom,
I haven't heard about or from you in a couple of months. You have probably been busy with all the kids and stuff. By the way, how are all my sisters? Well the main reason that I am writing to you is because we have been doing this project in class that has been making me think a lot about our relationship and about the problems we have. I have also been thinking about all the good times we have when you were coming around. This project is having me spell out my feelings, so here I go. The problem that I have with you is that you are in and out of my life. When you have a boyfriend, you put him in front of all of your kids. I'm already eighteen so it's not so much about me anymore. It's more about my sisters. They're getting to that age that they need you the most and instead, you're out "hoeing" around. That's what makes me the most mad. But, either way, you are still my mom and I love you to death. I just hope you wake up and are able to show my sisters the attention they need.
I.M

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