8 years

You'll never see my screw ups. You'll never see my achievements. 

I got accepted to a university today, with a half-ride scholarship just because of how I proved myself in high school. You weren't there to tell me you were proud. You weren't there to smile and encourage me. You weren't there.

You won't be there when I graduate in a few months. You won't be there to help me move out of the house. You won't be there to watch me start my life. You won't be there to watch me go down whatever path God has for me. You won't be there to say, "That's my daughter, she's a -insert chosen future profession here-." If I get married, you'll never walk me down the aisle. If I have kids, they will never know their grandfather. You won't be there to tell me how much I remind you of yourself. Because, it's true, I am just like you.

You've missed everything. 

I'm sorry I was never enough.

Your choice.