the letter in the film

1. My Dear ____________________, I’m writing
this letter, moments before I’m free from
earth's triumphs & my body will soon rest in
the old church yard. Before I part I just
wanted to apologize for not being the mother
you wanted me to be, I cooked all those
meals for you when you clearly wanted to go
out and eat with your friends, I’m sorry I
stayed up all night watching over you when
you were sick and restless & I’m sorry that I
asked for you do the same for me. I’m sorry I
worked really hard, day and night in your
father’s absence so that I could make enough
money to fulfill your needs and desires.
Mostly I’m sorry for trying to love, comfort
and protect you from all the harms in the
world because you clearly did not need any of
that. I know that you neglected me and
wanted nothing more than to get rid of me
but before I end this letter, there is
something that you should know. When you
were born one of your kidney wasn’t
functioning and without even thinking twice I
volunteered to donate one of my kidney to
you, so that you could live the world and
appreciate the beauty just as I did when I

2. was young. I did not want you to lead a
difficult life and hence I made the decision to
pass down a part of me. I chose not to tell
you about this earlier because I did not want
you to blame yourself for my misery your
entire life but now you’re clearly so mature
and wise so I thought it was time for you to
know. Heartbroken doesn’t come close to
describing the pain I feel at being
neglected by my one and only son who I
loved so much but I guess this was how it
was meant to be. I’m sorry again for any
trouble I caused you and if I’m ever given
a second chance, I promise that I’ll try to
do better.