Her estranged mom reappeared in her life after 19 years and wanted her to call her “mom.” This came with immense complication, though her ‘mother’ failed to understand this.
A Complex History
Her mother had her at the tender age of 15, then left. Her Dad stuck around to raise her, and she recently contacted her after giving birth to her half-brother.
A Mother’s Return
After 19 years, she contacted her out of the blue, claiming she was ready to be her mom because she now ‘has her own child!’ Just like that, she seemed to think she could undo all those years of complex emotions.
Unrealistic Expectations
Like, really? She expected to be called “mom” after disappearing for nearly two decades? Did she have no sense of empathy, no care for how the absence of a mother might affect a child as they grow into an adult? The impact on their future relationships?
Dad’s Request
Her dad, though, wanted her to give her a chance, thinking she was just ‘young and stupid‘ when she left. He hoped she’d perhaps had an epiphany and realized the errors of her ways! So she decided to hear her out.
Awkward Reunion
But it got weird. When she met her, it wasn’t as she (or her dad) had hoped. She only talked about her life, her husband, and her new baby. It was almost like she wasn’t even there.
The Social Media Incident
Fast forward to her dad’s birthday. She posted a classic social media appreciation post with cute pics of him. To her surprise, her ‘mom’ commented on it, but not in the way she’d hoped.
A Strained Comment
She wrote, “Hahaha! He should’ve had to push you out, too. He got the nice parts.” Okay, the comment makes no sense, and she’d left baffled but chose to let it slide. However, she’s pretty sure it’s not a polite comment!
Forgotten Birthday
Her ‘mom’s’ birthday came around in February, and she chose not to post anything publicly, sending a simple message instead. First, she didn’t want to attract any negativity, and second, she didn’t have anything appreciative to declare!
The Uncomfortable Inquiry
The next day, she asked her why she didn’t make a grand post for her, and she brushed it off by saying she had a really busy day and didn’t spend any time on social media.
Mundane Conversations
Over the course of the next few months, things became slightly more natural and less heated. Their conversations turned to typical topics like politics and rent prices in the country, and things seemed relatively normal for a few months.
A Troubling Demand
Then, out of nowhere, she started insisting she called her “mom” once again instead of addressing her by her name! Woah! This was way too much and made her feel extremely uneasy. It was a deserved title!
A Heartfelt Response
She expressed her discomfort with calling her “mom.” Her reaction, however, was unexpected. Or was it? In some ways, she hoped she might understand that this would take time and possibly never evolve; in other ways, she should have known that this would have been all about her!
The Mother’s Hurt
She was hurt, exclaiming that her year-long effort meant nothing. She felt that her dad got better treatment on his birthday. Typical! Disappeared for years and still expected to be treated as though she was blameless. It was all about HER!
A Swift Disconnection
With her mom’s reaction, she was fuming at this point. Without warning, she hung up on her, unable to contain her anger and frustration. How DARE she! One year meant nothing!
The Weight of Emotions
Her emotions ran high as she struggled to comprehend the situation and her unrealistic expectations. Her response made it clear – she refused to call her “mom.” There’s a line she won’t cross.
The Complexity of Feelings
She was left pondering the intricacies of her emotions, torn between reconnecting and maintaining her boundaries. The fact that she had no memories or pictures with her made it almost impossible to accept her as her mother.
Defining Parenthood
She emphasized her belief in having only one parent – her dad – and she didn’t fit into that definition. One had been there for her, nurtured her, supported her, and the other hadn’t. When she hung up on her in a moment of anger and frustration, she hung up on her entirely. She was NOT her mother.
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