As we hugged, as we held each other on the floor, I knew that everything was going to be okay. I knew that our relationship was strong enough to withstand anything, that our love was unbreakable. And I knew that I would never forget this moment, this moment of raw emotion, this moment of forgiveness and love.
I didn't know what to say. I felt a wave of emotions wash over me - guilt, shame, and love. I looked at my mother, really looked at her, and saw the pain and the regret in her eyes. I saw a woman who was willing to put aside her pride, her dignity, and her self-respect to make amends with her child.
The Day My Mother Made an Apology on All Fours We’ve all seen the standard "I’m sorry" moments. A sheepish text, a card left on the kitchen counter, or maybe a begrudging, "Fine, I shouldn’t have said that."