I knew deep down inside I had to leave our hometown, El Paso. Everyone around me were not too excited for me when I mentioned I wanted move to New York and study there.

Except for you. You were the only one in our family who told me that I should do it. “Discover and become the person you want to be” is what you said to me. You knew I was stuck on a loop and barricaded with my own thoughts, leaving me with no motivation in what I wanted to do with my life. You saw right through me and understood. That’s what I admire the most about you.

You give me hope for my future.

I know it’s hard watching me leave to New York, and not being around is even more difficult, but you know it’s for my future. Now it’s my turn to understand this new journey of becoming a mother, with your husband and your beautiful son God has sent you.

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared of growing up, but im scared. This letter is me accepting that life changes, and it’s changing in the most beautiful way.

Love,

Your Little Sister,

Berlin.