I know my mother is coming today. Judith told me. She and Don are going to pick her up at the airport. I also know she will be asking for me, immediately thinking of an accident or even worse, when I’m not there to meet her. But I’m so tired of all the questions and her worries about my life. I need some time to sort things out. I’m so confused at the moment. The Conservatory was not the right study for me. I realize that now. But my mother talked about it for months and so I let myself be persuaded. I know my mother just wants the best for me, but I’m not twelve years any more. I have to make my own decisions, even my own mistakes. I have decided to stay incommunicado for a while and I have asked Judith to inform my mother that I’m ok. That is all she needs to know at the moment. I hope she will understand and respect my choice.
I’ll be in touch again, sometime…..
In response to “ The Moons of Jupiter” by Alice Munro
1 comment:
My comment:
Very good! I would have written the same if I should have written Nicholas thoughts in this situation. We can understand that her mother only wants the best for her, but we see that Nichola needs her independence. Our children have to take responsibility for their own actions, and they have to learn from their own mistakes even if it means facing the consequences!!
Elin
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