Ask AI: Apology to mother for not talking to her about your feelings, being disrespectful, and not listening to her

Dear Mom, I hope this letter finds you well. I've been meaning to write to you, to express some things that I've been struggling to put into words. These are things that are not easy for me to share, but I want to start with a simple, yet profound, apology. I’m deeply sorry for the times when I have not communicated effectively about my feelings, results of which have made me seem unapproachable or disrespectful. Looking back, I can see that my silence or brash attitude may have caused an unnecessary rift between us, making things more complicated than they need to be. You have always been there for me, with open ears and love in your heart, and I appreciate this more than words will allow me to express. I should have reciprocated by being more patient, understanding, and, most importantly, listening to you more attentively. Regrettably, there were times when I did not show the respect that you always have given me, and for that, I am truly sorry. Sometimes, our emotions and the circumstances we find ourselves in can cloud our judgment, making it hard for us to see straight. I now understand that shutting myself off was never the solution, and I sincerely apologize for doing so. Mom, you deserve more than just acknowledgeable respect. You deserve love, compassion, understanding and patience. I want to practice all the virtues you have taught me, and for those times when I've failed to do so, I am deeply sorry. I aim to better myself and work on these shortcomings. And I understand it will take time and more than just an apology to rectify things. But I want to start from here, from admitting my mistakes and promising to make improvements. Thank you for being understanding and for loving me unconditionally through my faults. I hope we can work through this together. With sincerest apologies, [Your Name]