My mother got fired on Wednesday morning. I heard the woman call and leave a message, since Mom was out of the house and I was still in bed, and I knew what the call was for. Long story short, I heard that someone wanted to get rid of my mom, and she called them … Continue reading Starting Over
Tag: Stress
There’s Nothing You Can Do
I don't remember how the conversation started, but I do remember the point of it. "You can't worry," said told me. "When my mom died, you didn't cry. And I was so angry." She gritted her teeth, remember her anger and frustration. "With everything that I went through, the singles and going to the hospital, … Continue reading There’s Nothing You Can Do
Don’t Scare Me Like That
"What's that for?" Mom asked. "In case you go to surgery" the nurse said as she inserted a needle into my mom's arm. We looked at each other. Surgery. It was not a word that I wanted to hear at this time. It was now very scared, and I was not afraid to show it. … Continue reading Don’t Scare Me Like That