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The Twenty-Five Things I Want to Thank My Parents For

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Arizona chapter.

My parents have always been there for me, and with graduation just around the corner, I’ve noticed it more. Graduation is not only a big day for me but also my parents, because without them I would have never been able to endure the stress of college. They are incredible people, and I want to thank them for everything, but honestly, I am too in debt. But to start, here are the twenty-five things I want to thank my parents for:

Thank you for always answering the phone.

Thank you for the unconditional love.

Thank you for encouraging my success.

Thank you for teaching me to be myself.

Thank you for never giving up on me.

Thank you for your endless support.

Thank you for financially supporting me.

Thank you for helping me in school.

Thank you for showing me the importance of family.

Thank you for accepting me as me.

Thank you for pushing me forwards.

Thank you for noticing my hard work.

Thank you for teaching me how to make the most out of life.

Thank you for being a part of my success.

Thank you for listening to me complain.

Thank you for allowing me to be honest about my emotions.

Thank you for all the corny jokes.

Thank you for saving all my art projects I made as a kid.

Thank you for always checking in on me.

Thank you for reminding me that I am loved.

Thank you for all the dance parties.

Thank you for all the family vacations.

Thank you for knowing what’s best when I don’t.

Thank you for being my best friend.

Thank you for being the better parents than I could ask for.

Dayne DiSesa

Arizona '19

Dayne DiSesa is a senior at the University of Arizona. She is double majoring in Gender and Women Studies and Creative Writing, and working on fulfilling her life long dream of becoming a social worker. Dayne is a proud owner of two guinea pigs (Buritos and Dorritios), 20 dreamcatchers, and a car she named after Betty White. You can follow her on instagram: @sunflowersanddaynishes.