The Pain of Estrangement
Mother and eldest son estranged
Since the divorce.
Mother sent gifts first Christmas
Father returned them unopened.
Mother doesn’t understand why
Father doesn’t talk to mother either.
Mother feels betrayed, shamed and disrespected
Father feels in control, full of power.
Mother fights the tears away
Father delights in seeing his son.
Mother hasn’t seen son in years
Father sees him regularly.
Mother moved 5 times in 6 years
Father moved none.
Mother, uncle, and grandmother shunned at graduation
Father and other grandparents celebrated with the son.
Mother’s mother passed away
The eldest son was unresponsive.
Mother watched college graduation through live stream
Father flew to witness and celebrate.
Mother has no address for son
Father doesn’t share information.
Mother loves a child unconditionally
Father loves a child unconditionally.
Then, why does the Father
Keep the Mother away?
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