Remind Me

    By Storybird

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    20 Nov, 2023

    a woman and a girl sitting on a couch looking at each other with a surprised look on their faces

    The argument was in full swing, voices ricocheting off the four walls of the small living room. The mother, hardened by years of tough love, stood her ground while the daughter, her heart pounding in her chest, let her feelings pour out.

    a girl sitting on a couch with a book and a book on a table next to her, with a window behind her

    "I've been holding my breath counting to 10 over something you said," the daughter began, her voice barely above a whisper. She was trying to maintain control, to keep the tears at bay.

    two little girls standing in a kitchen next to a window with a potted plant on the counter and a potted plant on the floor

    The mother just watched her, her expression unreadable. She was used to these confrontations, the growing tension between them becoming a daily routine.

    a girl sitting at a table with a book and pen in her hand and a bottle of beer in the background

    "I've been holding back tears while you're throwing back beers. I'm alone at home, and you know I'm afraid of change," the daughter continued, her voice breaking.

    two girls sitting at a table with a book and a mug of beer in front of them, both looking at the book

    The mother sighed, her eyes flicking to the beer bottle on the coffee table. She was well aware of her drinking problem, but she couldn't find the strength to address it.

    a group of children standing next to each other in a kitchen with a window behind them and a woman holding a cell phone

    "Guess that's why we stay the same," the daughter concluded, a bitter laugh escaping her lips. The mother remained silent, her gaze fixed on her daughter's teary eyes.

    a girl sitting on a couch with a book and a cup of coffee in front of her and a clock on the wall

    "So tell me to leave. I'll pack my bags, get on the road. Find someone that loves you better than I do, mama, I know," the daughter challenged, her voice trembling.

    a woman and a child standing in a kitchen next to a window with a potted plant on the counter

    The mother's heart ached at her words, but her stubbornness refused to give in. "Because you remind me every day I'm not enough," the daughter added, her voice barely a whisper.

    a girl in a red dress holding a clipboard in a room with other children and a desk with a book

    The mother's silence was deafening, the weight of her daughter's words sinking in. She was torn between wanting to comfort her child and being too hurt to respond.

    a girl with a creepy face and a creepy face on her shirt is standing in front of a mirror

    "But I still stay," the daughter confessed, finally breaking the silence. "Feels like a lifetime just trying to get by while we're dying inside." Her voice was thick with emotion.

    a girl sitting on the floor with her hands on her knees and looking at a book on the floor

    "I've done a lot of things wrong, loving you being one," she admitted, her voice barely audible. "But I can't leave. You remind me every day I'm not enough, but I still stay."

    two young girls standing in a bedroom next to a window with a flower on it's head and a book in her hand

    The mother was taken aback by her daughter's confession. She knew their relationship was strained, but she didn't realize how deeply it affected her daughter.

    a girl and a girl sitting at a table with books and a book in front of them, both looking at the camera

    "Fine, go. Good luck finding someone like me," the mother retorted, her voice harsher than she intended. She was trying to hide her pain, but it was evident in her eyes.

    three children sitting at a table with books in front of them and looking at the camera with a surprised look on their faces

    The daughter looked at her mother, her heart heavy. She knew her mother was hurting just as much as she was, but she felt trapped in this cycle of pain.

    a girl in a green dress standing in a living room next to a doll on a couch and a man in a red shirt

    She stood there, contemplating her next move. Leaving felt like the only option, but something held her back. She looked at her mother one last time before turning away.

    a woman sitting on a couch with two children next to her and a book on the floor next to her

    But instead of heading towards her room to pack her bags, she found herself sitting down next to her mother. "I can't leave," she admitted, her voice barely audible.

    a painting of three children sitting on a couch with a book and coffee mug in front of them,

    The mother turned to look at her, her eyes filled with surprise. She had expected her to leave, to walk away just like she had said. But here she was, choosing to stay.

    a woman and a child sitting on a couch in a living room with a book on the table and a plant in the corner

    "I'm not going anywhere, mama. I can't leave you alone," the daughter said, her voice firm. She had made her decision, and she was sticking to it.

    two girls sitting on a couch with a flower pot in the background and a window behind them, with a cat on the floor

    The mother was silent for a moment before she finally broke down. Tears streamed down her face as she pulled her daughter into a tight hug. "I'm sorry," she whispered.

    a group of children standing next to each other in front of a sunflower field with a woman and two children

    The daughter held her tight, tears streaming down her own face. It was a moment of shared pain, but also shared love. And in that moment, they both felt a glimmer of hope.

    a mother and daughter sitting on a couch with books and a cup of coffee in front of them,

    They knew things wouldn't change overnight. Their relationship was still strained, and there were still issues to address. But for the first time in a long time, they were willing to try.

    a woman and a child sitting on a couch in a living room together, hugging and looking at a laptop

    The daughter decided to stay, not because she felt obligated, but because she loved her mother. Despite their differences, she knew they could work through their issues together.

    a girl and a girl sitting at a table with books and a doll in front of them, reading

    The mother, for her part, realized how much her actions had hurt her daughter. She vowed to change, to be a better mother, and to show her daughter that she was indeed enough.

    a woman and two children sitting at a table with an open book in front of them and a book on the table

    As they sat there, holding each other, they made a silent promise to each other. They would work through their issues, they would communicate, and most importantly, they would love each other unconditionally.

    two children walking through a forest holding hands and carrying baskets of flowers in their hands, with a forest in the background

    And so, they embarked on a journey of healing and forgiveness, a journey that was undoubtedly going to be tough, but one they were ready to take on together. Because in the end, love always finds a way.

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