Readers Comments
mkworthington wrote: Good for you! Being kind isn't always easy, but it makes you feel better.
wavingatyou wrote: Well done :)
antenbunny1 wrote: I lost my mom almost a year ago. It can be really hard to have those interactions. But in the end you still have them.
aledendecker wrote: I lost my dad 2 weeks ago. He was "challenging" for the last few years of his life. I'm glad you made peace with your relationship with your mom. I did so with my dad ages ago and it made saying goodbye so much easier. When our parents age, we often have to reverse roles. Good for you.
melnotes wrote: Im sure you will both feel the love that each of you has to give each other, wishing you blessings for making the effort and well done :)
sandyremillard wrote: Seems like we have all had some challenges with the parents. Yet love can overcome those issues to the point they end up being part of the growth. Blessings to all our parents!
mykarma2007 wrote: My mother and i struggled through our relationship and i too was the one to bend. My hats off to you for loving your mom the way you do and for continuing to keep her in your life.
sandradamon wrote: I too have a difficult relationship with my mother. As she ages it becomes increasingly so and i pray daily to overcome my negative emotions and show her the love she deserves as my mother. Today i will call her and see how she getting on.
DotMatrix wrote: I can relate. Your actions took courage. I admire that. Thanks for writing down your story.