My Mama
Allison Bates, BFCC Youth
My mama's table is warm and welcoming. I have always been a mama's girl ever since I was little. I never wanted to leave her side. She has always and will alway be here to support me and love me. Something to know about me is that I am Transgender. When I decided to come out to my mom it was the most heartwarming experience I have ever had. I remember it like it was yesterday. I wrote a note to my mom telling her that I was Transgender It had info about what it was what I wanted to be called and my new pronouns. After I had written the note I planned on putting it in her purse so she could read it while I was at school. When I woke up the next morning I did just that. I thought She wouldn’t notice until I had left for school but I was wrong. I was getting ready for school to change when I heard a knock on my door. I didn’t think anything of it until I told the person to come in. My mom was standing in the doorway with the letter in her hand. I remember her saying to me “I love you no matter what I want you to know that I love you so much.” Next thing I know I was In her arms trying not to cry. Unfortunately she had to go to work but she reminded me that she loved me and that she would talk to me after work. After that day my mama has been nothing short of supportive and always on my side when it comes to that kind of stuff. She is always asking me what she can do to help support me. She has and always will be by my side to love and support me in whatever decision I make. My mama is the most important person to me and I will always love her. I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love her. She is my number one fan and biggest supporter and I can’t thank her enough for all she has done for me. I love her until the day I die and even after that.