I'm sorry, Ma.
By Jals14
@Jals14 (42)
Philippines
December 15, 2012 11:01am CST
When I was young, my mother used to yell at me. She used to hurt me maybe because she thought it will do good. Because of my mom, I have done good in school. She was my tutor in elementary, my very strict tutor. Every time I make mistakes she would get mad and give me a punishment. That was the worst part of my childhood involving my mom, but I wouldn't have done my best in school if it wasn't for her. Moreover, we all know that mothers connote sacrifice. Well, she does her best to provide for us. Sometimes, however, her nagging is bothersome and that may be the reason I hate her calling me everyday after school hours. I am a college student, and I study far away from home, ten hours away if you'd ask. I should really appreciate her efforts since she's growing older. I have to show her I love her before it's too late. She's sick and she's been taking her medication which can destroy parts of her internal organs. I feel sorry for her to have inherited that sickness because it involves mental health. We don't know to whom she had inherited that sickness, but it only became active at her early 30's. I want to treat her right. I want to be the best daughter she ever had although I am her only daughter. I love her, but I can't show her. Please help me. I really love my mom and I just want to treat her the way she should be. Could you suggest some ways I could prove to her I love her?
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5 responses
@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
15 Dec 12
Be a good person and make her feel that you value her most.Listen to what she told you and let her know for anything that you disagree. Communication is an important factor to build a solid and harmonious relationship. For evey achivement you have she will be overwhelmed more than you feel.
I love my mother and I am willing to do anything that will make her happy and fulfilled.
@ulan12rc (222)
• Qatar
15 Dec 12
I agree with you Ms Zearah it is a very nice advise, in any relationship communication is the key to success and happiness. I love my Mom also, i love her very much with due respect.
BTW Ms Jals you can always hug your Mom and whisper in her ear the sweetest word every mother long to hear from their dearest child...I love you Mom. :)
Yes Ms Ulan, sometimes we tend to forget the simplest thing that to show our greatest love is just to whisper those three words.
@jamieclavero (187)
• Philippines
20 Dec 12
the best way to show love to your mom is by showing it. hug her, make her smile, call her do some efforts. try to have a little chat on her,maybe she is already longing for you.talk to her even if she nags. be patient. at her age it is really hard to be sick with nothing to do at home. remember when you are young, when u want something and you start throwing on a tantrum when you didn't get it? you wont stop crying until she gave it to you. that it is how is she now. she would yell, she would be easily irritated. just be patient to her just as what she had done to you when you were young. be patient to her if she keeps on repeating her words for she had done the same when you want your candy so bad when you was a kid. love your mother. make her feel important. don't talk back when she is being mean. she will start self-pity if she would hear those words. don't make her sad when she is sick with her old age. please try your best to make her happy. so when the time comes that she needs to come home with God father she will whisper to Him to take care of you for you had been a good daughter while she was with you.
i really felt sad when i read your post because i am also a daughter.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
15 Dec 12
I used to feel the same way as you.. but mothers do know best. i turned out well, like you did. Thanks to my mom. Love you mom and miss you.
@chunxiao (66)
• China
17 Dec 12
The first thing you should do is to forgive and understand her bad temper.After all it is not easy to bring up a child or even several children.Parents contribute what they have to child,at the same time they let their bad mood out to their children.In fact,it is understandable for besides children whom they can jump on.And we intend to remember how badly others had treated us,but forget what they have sacrificed for us.Therefore,don't be shy or feel embarrassed when you show your love to your mother.Just say"mother,I LOVE YOU”.If you can take this small step,then you will gradually feel natural to show your love to your mother.Anyway you should lose your dignity in front of your mother.And if so,you will receive inner comfort and much more love.
@sunshinesophie (794)
• China
20 Dec 12
The best way you do for her is accompany with her when you are free,they prefer that you stand by her side rather than hoping to receive the gifts from you.I should say mother is the greatest person in this world,they give us the chance to come to this beautiful world and give us everything they can offer for us with any returns,I am deeply touched by their unselfish love.Sincerely hope your mother healthy and peaceful,good wish to your family.
