[morethanpretty]

My mom and I have been through some very rough patches, especially with my depression and her general craziness. We're quite close now and I try and tell her, as often as my pride will allow it, that I think she does an exceptional job and thank her for that. We often discuss past mistakes made and I've always understood that parenting is not black and white. We are both willing to say "I'm sorry" for the past, even if it takes awhile to get to that point, without that I don't think we would have a relationship today. Although I am usually quite respectful, I still like to rebel and try and scare or shock the hell outta her, I think its good for her heart.