Dear little one,
There’s something I’ve kept close to my heart that I want to share with you: before you, there was another baby. At a time when I was young and unprepared for the responsibilities of motherhood, I made the difficult decision to place him with a family who was ready to love and nurture him. It was a choice born from love, though it shattered my heart to know he would not be mine to raise.
In those nine months, I carried him with a profound sense of connection, yet I knew he would belong to another. I was his birth mother, but he would never know me as his mom. I caught a glimpse of him amidst the chaos of the hospital, and in that fleeting moment, I fell for him deeply. He was my companion during my toughest times, the silent witness to my tears and struggles.
But now he would leave to build a life with another woman, a woman who would kiss his scraped knees, comfort him when he was scared, and share countless moments I longed to have. A wave of envy washed over me for the life she would have with him, filled with bedtime stories and nurturing guidance. I couldn’t help but worry about how he might perceive our relationship: would he think I didn’t care enough to keep him?
The truth was the opposite. I loved him so much that I chose to let him go, believing it was the best decision for his happiness. Since that day, not a moment has passed where he hasn’t crossed my mind. I often wonder where he is and what he’s up to and whether our paths might cross again someday.
Now, here you are, my beautiful baby, just moments old, staring back at me with eyes that grew within me. Unlike the circumstances surrounding your arrival, yours is a story of hope and careful choices. You are a joy I can hold close, a child I get to nurture and guide through life.
Both of you have transformed my existence. While one lives on in my memories, you will grow by my side, and I will be your mom. I will worry about your well-being, ensure you make good choices, and provide the love and care you deserve. You have given me a chance to be the mother I always wanted to be, redeeming my past.
As I embark on this new chapter with you, I embrace the love I have for both you and your brother. Perhaps one day, you will even meet him.
You both have changed my life forever.
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In summary, the journey of motherhood can be filled with complexities, but each decision shapes our stories. Embracing the love and responsibility of raising a child is a profound experience, one that can heal past wounds and create new beginnings.