45 - Another life

There were three things in my life that I never imagined would happen when I returned home. First of all, taking care of my mother because of a terrifying illness that could easily take her life, when I always imagined needing to take care of her when she was no longer able to care for herself, that is, in old age, the phase that every child hopes their parents will reach, and which should be a decisive moment for the onset of some diseases, not during the peak of her youth.

Second, discovering that my mother had a new type of behavior and thoughts and principles totally different from those she preached years ago.

And third... dealing with a possible "stepfather," who, ironically, was my friend's father.

And this last one seemed to be the most frustrating thing I could face.

I sigh and stare at the ceiling of my room. My sisters were arguing about something that I had no idea about. My phone vibrates on the bed. I see a message from Joshua.

Love, things r a little hectic lately.

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