Everybody hurts, sometimes...

You scold me for:

- not washing the car
- not waking up early
- not having a job
- not noticing you already filled your thermos flask
- not buying the new paper immediately when you asked
- cooking too much
- not drinking goat's milk
- not going for singing class

But the last straw was when you claimed "you sound just like your mother". Why the hell did you have to insult her whilst scolding me? And don't you understand the underlying protest/cry of frustration and underappreciation?

And why the hell do I feel so ashamed to sound like my mother? Why did I always tell myself that I would never ever grow up and be like my mum? Why do I catch myself feeling so irritated when I realise I'm starting to sound like my mum?

Why? Why? WHY?

She's not a bad person, not bad at all. Gives me lots of space, sometimes, and is generally supportive. I really really have nothing against her. I love her - she's my mom. But, I don't want to grow up and be like her -- underappreciated, naggy, unheard and walked all over by her family.

I'm going to be strong. I will be.

S.U.M.O. already.

~ st*rcr*ss*d ~