Don't Give Up On Me
She stayed by Charlene, crying tears of joy for the second chance with her and vowing to protect her at all costs.
I used to lie to myself that Mom would eventually find time to love me. But in the painfully clear dreams, I came to realize one truth.
Even though Charlene lost her parents, she had more love than someone with parents, as Mom gave her all her love. Meanwhile, I had a mother, but it felt no different than having none at all.
I yearned for Mom's love. Yet through the experiences of two lifetimes, I came to realize that she had never loved me.