You Should Always Try Not to Care

Dear Mom, who never responded back with whether or not she was coming to Thanksgiving dinner at our house, who my wife has spent the last 10 years listening to all of your problems and helping you and being your only friend, who's ignored me, who we've tried to help ad nausea with money and support and love, who I convinced to get up and allow me to take you to the ER so you wouldn't die where you lay, who has made us always feel like we're a burden if we ask if you can see your grand-kids or god forbid babysit them once a year, who has chosen a drunk over her children over and over again. It was great to hear that you had a wonderful thanksgiving dinner at your house with your husband, my aunt, my younger sister and my younger brother. Thank you for acting indignant that my wife was hurt that you never even bothered to call and say, "I can't come to thanksgiving dinner at your house, but thank you for the invite" and thank you for not calling to let us know YOU were actually planning on having thanksgiving dinner at your house with your family who obviously doesn't include me, my wife or your 4 grandchildren (your only grandchildren). I'm sorry that we have tried to be a part of your life, I'm sorry my wife always had hope one day you'd realize I just wanted you to act like a mom and a grandma. Have a merry christmas, a happy new year and a wonderful life, I hope you find peace.