She freezes at the mention of ‘Mother’, and abhors paeans being sung to motherhood.
She tried hard, very hard to recall a moment of acceptance, when her mother climbed up from her dinosaur mindset, and accepted her in a positive way. She couldn’t, however desperate she was to wish that such a moment existed.
Father was affectionate, kind and accepting, but silent. He acknowledged her being different from others, but chose to fall in line with others, just so that she was accepted by others in their social milieu.
How she wishes he’d been courageous enough to support her…

Parental support is the first thing children need as they are growing up. If not both, at least one should be doing that.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely! Thank you, Sadje!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome my friend
LikeLiked by 1 person