I have to agree with Slick.

I have some things going on in my life where I thought my mom was getting too opinionated on and I thought she didn't understand me. Why? Because I assumed so.

I got a card in the mail today and it made me cry. The wording of the card, as well as what my mom wrote, made me realize she DOES care and only wants the best for me. That when I hurt, she hurts 10 times more because I'm her daughter and she wants to protect me from hurt and harm.

I'm 26 and I'm taking Slick's advice. While they do and say things that don't seem like understanding or love, they DO understand and DO love.

Thanks for the reminder, Slick!