Brenda nodded in agreement. "As soon as he said that, I understood. Growing up, you would always do things your own way. Even if it meant driving your father, but mostly me, crazy. I quickly realized that your bravery would have impressed me if you had been anyone else's kid. It was slightly embarrassing that I couldn't see that with my own child."
Julie realized with awe that Brenda did sound embarrassed, ashamed, and hurt. She couldn't just stand there and watch any longer. Spring up, Julie quickly pulled her mother into her arms and hugged her tightly.
"Mom, you just wanted to do what you thought was best for me," Julie tried to comfort her.
Brenda hugged her tightly back and sniffled a few times. "After all this time, I need to learn to trust you to know what's best for you
