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I did not get on with my mother. Certainly the fault was not only on my side; there were remarks and serious incidents that were never talken about or resolved. As a teenager I was difficult. In many ways I too was a disappointing daughter and looking back on it I can understand her feelings.
She died when I was 19 before we had the chance to make peace, and I refused to allow myself to mourn. For many years I tortured myself and only in recent years have I come to terms with the situation.
posted by
elinjo
on September 27, 2009 at 2:22 AM
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I am estranged from my mother but it is because she deserted me! The Lord has been my parent since I was 5! It is good that the incident with your friend helped you to understand wanting to do the right thing as a child of the Lord! It takes great courage to get up the inclination to make the call; I have to believe, internally, your mother was thrilled beyond what you might be able to imagine! I have kids and I think I have an idea of what she thought! She loves your dearly, it might just a matter of incapable of expressing it, I have that problem with my own, having never learned it! But, lesson learned and a good one! sam
posted by
sam444
on September 26, 2009 at 10:43 PM
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Glad to hear all worked out well.
posted by
Nileangel
on September 26, 2009 at 3:21 PM
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May she have many, many more birthdays.
posted by
ravenmarie
on September 26, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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