I didn’t know until I overheard Aunt Rina and my mom talking that she had cancer. She never told me. But every time I heard from Aunt Rina, I felt weak, broken, and shattered, especially after witnessing her deteriorating condition. I cried and thought I would be completely alone once she went. But I am making myself strong in front of her. In fact, it is so comforting to live in an illusion, and I am doing the same.
After meeting the doctor, I felt like flying to my mother, hugging her, and never leaving her alone. But now I feel good that I did not do so. If an illusion can give a person a peaceful death, then why not let that illusion persist? I felt as if I would fall down after seeing my mom’s face. I kept thinking that most mothers have a soft heart and are full of love and emotions. I always felt that mothers were made of different metal and not of flesh and blood. Now, I felt that my mother always stood as my shield. And now this... Oh God, I wanted to cry but kept my calm. I did not want to make her weak.
Meanwhile, Tina, the mother of Jimmy, was thinking, "It was the innocent eyes of little Jimmy and the firm grip of his tiny hands on my arm that stopped me from doing that cowardly act and gave me the strength to face the world." Since then, I have been living every moment with Jimmy. Image
Your story shows the strength family members can draw from one another, @rayt2. It is very touching how the family comes together at last, after the mother kept her illness secret.
I see two unlikely heroes here, well played. A mom who does everything to protect her child as he grows up into adulthood, sacrificing her own happiness for his progression and joy. A mom who even in death would rather hide the truth than allow her son to bare the heartache. And a son who upon overhearing the private conversations between parent and aunt, takes a decision to confront his own insecurities and be there for his mom. He realises that she has been his hero all along, standing strong to protect him and now he can be hers and allow her the chance to experience all of her emotions about life and death openly, with his love and support, knowing that he will be ok in the end. Bravo!
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You show the ambivalent emotions of a daughter who must remain strong to live up to her mother's example. You make us share those difficult feelings, @rayt2.
Thank you for posting this story of mixed feelings as a response to @theinkwell's weekly call, @rayt2 .
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Your hug revived her and kept her stronger and revived again. Our mothers are our heroine. They have done exceptional things to us and can never be forgotten in our lives.
This story is a touchy one.
Oh wow.. She is so strong. Mothers are truly the best aspects of one's childhood. Most of them sacrifice everything.
What a strong connection when you hugged her. How painful would it be to lose a mother. Thank God, she became strong after the warm hug you gave her.
That is so thoughtful of you, sometimes in life we need to be strong for others not to make them lose hope in themselves.
Nice piece @rayt2 .
I feel so touched by this. Life is better when you are going through something and you see someone give you a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on. You are a worthy hero holding back tears and staying strong for your mum and Aunty. Holding her near and giving her such hug gives her hope that whether she makes it or not, she is deeply loved. God will perfect that miracle for you and grant her speedy recovery
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I love this a lot. For someone who lost her mother just a year ago, this story touched my heart.
It's okay and thank you. Yes, they are indeed the most loving creature in the world.
you are perfect author i like your writing .