I learned a lot about myself and my life about 7 years ago. I am an only
child and some would say somewhat babied throughout my life. Babied may not be a good word; maybe sheltered would be a better
way to put it.
My father became very ill in 1995. I did not live in the same state so I would travel from my home in Florida to Tennessee
to see him. My mother was also ill at this time so she was not able to help a lot. The illness progressed and he passed away
a few months later. I felt so empty and alone after his passing. I had friends to lean on but still it was not the same I
wondered how my life would continue.
My mother came to live with me but that was short lived, we just did not see eye to eye at the time (I was only 23). She
and I had a strained relationship for many years and just could not seem to get along.
A lot has changed since that time. I am 30 years old now and I now live only four hours away from my mother making it possible
to see each other more often, and we do see each other quite a bit as well as talking on the phone daily. I am happily married,
settled in my career and now finally have the relationship with my mom that is stronger than it has been in my life. It is
just proof that life does work out if you just have patience and see things through.
