As a young newcomer to the workplace, I was faced with a difficult decision while chasing my dreams. My mom helped me take care of my baby for three years, but she suddenly fell ill and was hospitalized, should I continue to rely on her? This is a soul-touching story, let's take a look at the decision I made and the story behind it.
My name is Xiaoyun, I am 30 years old, and I am a newcomer to the IT industry. I come from an ordinary family, and my parents are hardworking and simple. In the first three years of my career, I got married and welcomed my husband and I to our first child, a lovely son. However, I couldn't do the best of both worlds when faced with the pressure of career development and the care of my children. It was at this time that my mom offered to help me take care of my children for three years so that I could focus on my career.
During the first three years of my career, my mother quit her job and devoted herself to the care of her grandson. She accompanies the growth of her children and takes on all the responsibilities and pressures. However, I rarely have time to spend with my children because of my busy work. Every time I come home and see my mother laughing tiredly to the laughter of her children, my heart is extremely grateful and I blame myself. I saw my mother helping me take care of my child while gradually draining her health and happiness.
However, fate is always so unpredictable. My mom suddenly fell ill and was hospitalized, leaving me in an unprecedented predicament. I began to think: should I continue to rely on my mother, or should I face it all for the sake of my career?
During my mother's hospitalization, I insisted on visiting her every day. Her physical condition did not improve, but she always smiled and said to me, "Son, you have to be strong, for yourself." These words filled my heart with contradictions and endless guilt. Eventually, after much deliberation, I made a difficult decision: to cut ties with my mom.
I know that this decision will cause great hurt and disappointment to my mother, but I believe it is also the best way to care for her. I started trying to adjust my work and family life to spend more time with my children. Whenever I see my child smiling happily, there is always a hint of sweetness and comfort in my heart, which also makes me more confident in my decision.
After a period of thinking and precipitation, I decided to take the initiative to seek reconciliation with my mother. I realized that my mother's dedication to me was selfless and great, and she was a rare mother. I don't want this decision to become a chasm between us, and I want to be able to re-establish our relationship. So, I communicated openly with my mother and expressed my inner feelings and repentance. Mom understood and accepted my apology, and we got back together.
Life gives us many choices, and every choice has its consequences. Through this experience, I learned the importance of family and the preciousness of mother's love. My mother's dedication taught me filial piety and gratitude, and also taught me to be a better mother. In this materialistic society, we often neglect the companionship and care of our family members. But it is the support and companionship of our family that makes us more courageous and determined on the road of life.