When my mom called me from her honeymoon, begging me to save her from her new husband, I thought she was in real danger. Nothing could’ve prepared me for what she told me or how I had to step in to fix it.I’ve always been close to my mom, Diane.She’s been my rock, my best friend, and the person who taught me everything about love and resilience. But after my dad passed away 10 years ago,
things changed.An upset woman | Source: Midjourney An upset woman | Source: MidjourneyShe became quiet, and withdrawn, like a shadow of the vibrant woman she used to be. She barely called or texted anymore, and every time I tried to check in, she insisted she was fine.But I could tell she wasn’t.One day, I couldn’t take it anymore.I called her and said, “Mom, why don’t you come stay with me for a while? It’ll be fun. We can binge-watch those cooking shows you love and eat way too much ice cream.”