Torched.
Misunderstood.
Frustrated.
No Solution.
Read an article in The Star today which reported of a mum torching herself just to get the message across to the daughter. To tell her she is at her wits' end and she is hurt. So she poured petrol over herself and then lighted herself up.
I was reflecting on her act. I can identify with her as she tries to advise and coax and words just fall on deaf ears. It must have been repeated not once, twice or thrice. She must have advised out of care, intense love and concern proven by the torched act.
Yet; unheard, she did it...I was wondering whether she was aware of death with that act. Now, it may be worse having to suffer from a 54% burns from the forehead to the abdomen. It is done.
A mama would go to that extent for a daughter ; I hope and pray that the daughter will learn to forgive herself for causing the mama such agony and listen.
I also hope the mama will survive the damage.
Conflicting ideas and pain exist in the family for even God had to disciple His people and experienced loads of heartaches to get His message across. God can never make mistakes.
But yes, I do admit that mamas most often than not make mistakes and in their anxieties to get things accomplished through a set pattern , cause pain to other parties too. God forbid that such actions be misinterpreted and result in torn relationships.
May all daughters love mamas the way mamas love them.
Forgive and Forget.
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