Dear Mrs. Cordero,
I am writing you this letter to lift your spirits. While it occurred to you that it is too late to be somebody, I am writing to tell you that you are wrong. You might have been a smart cookie back then, and if that is the case, then you have not lost aspect. The question is, do you still want to be someone or are you going to stand by and let society hold its sexist cloud above your head? While I understand that it can be very difficult to break away from so many people’s expectations, but nothing is impossible. If you truly wanted to be someone memorable, you could do so. It might take some criticism, work,, and guts but it is not out of anyone’s reach to put their good knowledge to use. You have just as much of a chance to become someone as your daughter. It might sound crazy with household chores, children, and a husband to tend to. However, I believe that anything is possible, even in adulthood. Don’t let the false statement that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” define what you do with your life.
Sincerely,
Beth Peterson