The People Behind My Eyes

You know, I have a problem. I have not spoken to “the mother” as you call yours, for a long time. Since I have moved, I’m wondering whether or not to tell her my new address, phone number, etc. I know that my cousin/brother will probably tell her eventually, but I wonder.

What would you do?

Austin says:
I’d ask myself what I had to gain or lose by supplying her with that information. I’d ask myself if there was a chance that I’m still holding on to old hopes that maybe things will get better. I’d ask myself if I was willing to risk getting hurt again. So ask yourself, what will you gain or lose by supply that information. And what do you hope for by giving it or denying it. I’d ask myself weather I would supply her with ammunition or make her get it on her own. I’d ask myself if I was willing to toss away all the progress I’d made in breaking away by giving in to what feels like an obligation but in reality is a just a social pressure. Then I’d tell society to go to hell because after all, you’ve been there and you know that once they come back they’ll agree that you MUST think of your sanity and your spiritual well being BEFORE and ABOVE what others think…including your mother.

Morton of Morton’s Pride