Who in your life are you most open with?

The person with whom I have the most open relationship is my youngest, Maggie.  When she was younger people asked me if I had cloned myself.  Of course, I always took that as a compliment and do even more so now because Maggie is an incredible person.  She is, most definitely, herself - not a mini me.  (For one thing, she's several inches taller than I am.


I never question whether Maggie will accept me as I am and loves me no matter how flawed I am.  It is wonderful to know I can show the reality of my brokenness to Maggie and have no concern that she will criticize me for not being perfect or slender or whatever. .    From her I have learned there is a purpose for everyone, no matter what the circumstances contributing to their very existence in the world. 

More than any other description, now that Maggie is an adult, I would say she is my best friend, one who always is and will be "there" for me, as I am for her.