Mum’s Birthday
I asked my mother to send me her kimono, which I wanted to wear for my birthday party back in December. This birthday was the very first one I felt like celebrating big after all the struggles about divorce. I had withdrawn for long because of that.
She and I have many issues, which let me move to America. I wanted to get away from her really, as she was soooo harsh on me whilst growing up, trying to frame me in.
However, now I am in my 30’s, recovering from our family disease, I have more compassion for her rather than anger and resentments I used to have.
She did have good intentions to raise me, but she didn’t have tools like I have. She is a mother who wishes her daughter nothing but the best, this I know now.
It cost her more than $600 to send her kimono, but she did it anyway since that was what I wanted. She never says no when I ask her to send me care packages.
I had photos taken in that kimono, and am making those into a book. This is a gift for her birthday this year. I would like to let her know that her daughter has grown up to be beautiful both inside and out.
Yes, I am proud to be me. I feel fortunate to be born as her daughter.
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Gorgeous obi (?)! And such a lovely, sweet story of you and your mother coming together even though you are apart.
It looks beautiful. And congratulations on your journey and growth in life
The book will be a gift of love for your mother.
Beautiful story- and you look lovely in the kimono. Your Mother will cherish the gift, I am sure.
Thanks everyone!