Roxanne, you gave me up for adoption when I was 5 years old. For years, all I wanted to know was why. Two years ago, I began my search for you and my father. Only the search didn't end with your embrace and tears of joy, but with your ashes in my sweaty palms instead. I've never been so heartbroken. More than anything, I wanted to meet the person who brought me into this world; my mother. Eighteen years later, I want you to know that I forgive you for the adoption. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to have the life you couldn't give me. I wanted to ask for your forgiveness for not having a relationship with your mother. I made an effort, but wasn't welcomed with open arms. I hope that doesn't change how you feel about me. Mom, you never left my mind or my heart, I think about you everyday. Everything I do, I do with you in mind. All I wanted is to make you proud and I hope you're proud of the person I have become. I love you, watch over me always.
With all my love,
Your daughter Cassie