Michael Chow - Week 7

This week's selected reading was "My Mother Not My Mother" by our Professor Valverde. The story discusses Professor Valverde's experience growing up with her grandmother at the age of 4 in Vietnam. It dives into her experience of her mom hitting her, though, while out of "love", still scarred her. I can deeply relate to this as my parents used to do similar things. When I did something wrong, one of my things would be broken or I would receive a similar treatment as Professor Valverde. I am extremely sure that it has left me with emotional wounds deep inside of me, some of which I have probably yet to uncover, undress, and understand. As a teenager in my high school years, due to the way my childhood played out, I often felt bitter and frustrated with life. I've grown to realize that parents love their children no matter what, and that what they did was what they believed was best, and again, was out of love and care. While parents can take it too far in many ways, my parents tried their best. I remind myself here and there that my parents are just like me. Life passes by so quickly and by the time you're 30 or 40 you still feel like a kid. There is never going to be a moment where you have "figured it out". You will forever feel like that kid in that one salient memory that's prominent in your head. It's a matter of trying your best. Is there anyone with a similar experience?