Hello Mum:

Hello mum, I hope this finds you well. It's almost the end of the year, and I know how much you
love the holidays, especially the last day of the year and how much you love having us all around
as a family. Since I was a little girl, I have always loved how you've brought us up, all living in
the same space, watching out for each other, and ensuring a calm, peaceful and loving
atmosphere for everyone, especially visitors, for them to feel at home. You have also gone above
and beyond to provide for us and ensure that we'll have what we need, and I honestly would
never ask for another mum or another family since I already have the best.

You've built a big home for my siblings and me so that we wouldn't ever have to go out there and
live alone away from family, something I appreciate and Will be forever grateful for; however, I
am writing to request you to allow me to move out starting January 2023 since I would like to
live near the college and also I have secured myself a job. Being the lastborn child, I know this
comes as a big surprise to you since my elder siblings live at home together with their families,
and they have never seen the need to move since it's our family culture to live under the same
roof.

Since I was a small girl, you've known me to be an independent child, or at least I have heard
you say that many times. I am a girl who is ambitious and would never let anything come in the
way of her dreams, and therefore I am confident that if I move next to a college, I will save the
time I waste commuting to study and also do the part-time job that I got. Moving out does not
mean that you and our family have not been supportive. You or my siblings drop me by every
morning and pick me up in the evening, which is exhausting for you guys, especially after a long
day of work. I know I am your little girl, and none of you would find it burdensome, but it would
save us all time and resources.

In our house, weekdays are busy days for everyone, so if you think about it, we only see each
other during dinner and on our way home; therefore, my moving out will not make a big
difference since you get to see me on weekends when I'm not working. We could even go out, or
you could also stop by on your way home after work to see your little girl so you won't miss me.
We could also do video calls any time of the day, and I will keep you posted on anything that
happens when I'm away.

Over the years, I have proven to be a responsible young lady, and I promise to keep up with this
even when I'm away. I remember you decided to have us all live at home after my big brother
had depression for months. We only came to know way later, after he had suffered on his own,
and this is still traumatizing for you since you love knowing how your children are doing. You
and I have the best relationship a mother and a daughter could ever have, and I assure you that
this will never change.
School is getting busy, and I need enough rest to stay focused and handle my coursework and a
part-time job to avoid lagging. Little achievements such as getting up on time to go to school,
living in my own space, and working part-time really give me a sense of purpose that I'm moving
towards achieving my goals. Moreover, staying at home means having everything I need and a
luxurious lifestyle, which I don't mind, but it gives me a sense of comfort, the kind that does not
motivate me to get up every day and work hard to earn my lifestyle.

It's always been your dream to give your children a luxurious lifestyle and provide all we need;
again, I appreciate this, but I'm afraid that having everything I need will hinder me from pursuing
my dreams. Therefore I need a challenging environment where I have to earn my stay and know
that if I do not work, I will not be able to afford my lifestyle. In case the pressure becomes too
much, I promise to seek your help financially and emotionally and take good care of myself.
Thank you so much, and I look forward to hearing from you.