I love this! My mother and I had a very complicated relationship. She hated me. She also loved me. I'm sure none of that makes sense, but, it's true. She also taught me some of the most valuable lessons ever learned and carry with me to this day, such as:

1. If a person feels "off," it's because they're off, keep walking:

2. Adults and authority figures are NOT infallible and it's okay to aske questions; and

3. Don't ask, don't get (ie: don't expect people to read your mind, ask for what you want).