I am so incredibly grateful for all you've done for me.You have taught me love, respect, trust, caring, family values, and so much more. I know we fight a lot, especially me and mom, but please understand how much I love you.

There is absolutely nothing like a parent's love. It is tender, caring, patient - the definition of unconditional love. For almost 16 years you have raised and nurtured me and I am so thankful to have parents as amazing as you. I don't show it all the time, and I hate being touched, but despite my flaws, I am your daughter, and I love you more than anyone in the entire universe.

My name is Emily Jean Milne, which you gave to me at birth, and which reflects my ancestors. "Jean" is my grandmother's (Or your mother's, Mom), and "Milne" is my family name from Dad's side. In this way both of our family's are connected, and I am the result of every single decision both of them have ever made. Do you love me? You say yes. If so, which I believe with all my heart you do, then please, listen.

Take another look at the first paragraph. I listed many virtues, but left out one very important one - honesty. I thought it best to include in this paragraph, because I haven't been completely honest with you, and I regret that. You taught me that honesty is always the best policy, and I agree, so here it is: there is something I have been wanting to tell you for a long time. Mom, Dad, I am bisexual. This does not mean I am any different from the daughter you always knew and loved, only that I have the ability to love both genders. I can still have children, even if I marry a girl, by adoption or surgery. Not only that, but I want them. I want two beautiful children just like you had, and for them to always be close to their grandparents and aunt. I don't feel like a letter should be necessary for me to "come out", but doing this has taken a humongous burden off my shoulders. The only thing that could make me any happier is your acceptance. I love you so, so much, and hope you can still love me. I've tried to tell you many times, but always freaked out.