On the day I returned to my parents' house, I stood in front of the door that I had once been familiar with with my luggage, took a deep breath, and mustered up the courage to knock on the door. The door creaked open, and I was greeted by my mother's kind but worried eyes. I whispered, "Mom, I'm back." There seemed to be a flash of joy in my mother's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by apprehension, and she nodded, and led me into the house.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was extremely dull, and my aunt Wang Xiuying's gaze seemed to be able to penetrate me, and her eyes were full of reproach and disdain. There was almost no one to speak during the meal, only the sound of chopsticks and bowls colliding, which was especially harsh in the silence. After the meal, my aunt deliberately stayed to help clean up, and when my mother went to the kitchen, she whispered to me, "What good will you bring to the family when you come back like this?" If you are divorced, you want to come back to hide from the soft, what do you think home is? Don't you know that this will affect the reputation of your family? ”
My mother came back from the kitchen and interrupted my aunt, and I saw a subtle sadness in my mother's eyes, as if she wanted to say something for me, but she didn't say anything. Seeing this, the aunt snorted coldly and turned away, leaving a room of embarrassment and silence.
My mother patted the back of my hand and said, "Huahua, don't pay too much attention to your aunt's words, she is also impulsive." I smiled and responded, "Mom, I know you feel sorry for me, but I'm fine, I'll be fine." "At night, lying in my room when I was young, I couldn't sleep over and over. The sound of dogs barking in the night wind outside came to my ears from time to time, making the night seem longer and colder.
As the days passed, the atmosphere at home did not improve because of my efforts. Whenever a relative comes to visit me and mentions my divorce, I always catch the look of sympathy or disdain they exchange. I know that although these relatives don't say anything, they have already made up their minds about me.
I tried not to have any contact with my aunt, but she would sometimes mention my divorce in front of other family members, full of blame for me and pessimistic predictions about the future. Once, when she brought up the topic again, I finally couldn't help but retort: "My divorce is my thing, it doesn't mean everything about me, and I also have the right to pursue the life I want." My aunt gave me a sneer, "Pursuit? Do you think you're still a little girl? Let's be realistic! ”
I really wanted to escape, I wanted a space that was completely my own, without accusations, without criticism, without vision. But I also know that this family, this family, these people, no matter how reluctant I am, they are always a part of my life and I can't give up.
This story is just a chapter in my life, and I know I can't stop there. Every night, I would sit in front of the window, look at the stars outside, and imagine my future. Even though all this seems so small and distant now, I believe that one day, my efforts will allow me to see a different landscape.
Day after day in my mother's cabin, Li Hua tried hard to find a way back to society, and the feeling of being bound by family affection and the past made me breathless. I was introduced by a friend to find a clerical job, and although the income was not high, at least during the working days, I was able to temporarily forget about the unpleasant eyes and words at home.
In my spare time, I go for a walk in the park and occasionally participate in some community activities to try to integrate into the world in my own way. However, no matter how hard I tried, every time I got home, those grievances and criticisms came back to me again. My aunt Wang Xiuying's attitude has not changed at all, she still looks at me with her cold eyes, as if to remind me that no matter how I change, this family's view of me will never change.
A few months passed like this, and I began to get used to finding my peace in these negative emotions, until late that night, my aunt's phone call broke my peace.
It was a stormy night, and my aunt called. I picked up the phone, only to hear my aunt's heavy and tired voice coming out of the phone: "Huahua, it's my aunt, I'm really sorry to disturb you now." ”
"Auntie, it's so late, is something wrong?" I asked worriedly.
On the other end of the phone, my aunt was silent for a while, and then said: "I have encountered some difficulties recently, my grandfather is not feeling well, and I have to take care of him, I really can't do it." ”
My aunt opened up to me in a rare way, saying that she was under so much pressure to manage the family and take care of her elderly father that she sometimes felt like she couldn't hold on.
Listening to my aunt's story, I felt a trace of sympathy. So, I told her, "Auntie, don't worry too much about it, I'll find time to come and help." ”
After the call, I lay quietly on the bed, reminiscing about the conversation I had just had. Although my aunt's attitude towards me used to make me sad, I decided to stand up when I heard her helplessness now. Perhaps, this incident can be an opportunity for our relationship to improve.
My mother looked at me in surprise when I told her I wanted to help my aunt, but then smiled with relief. She said: "Huahua, you are really a sensible child. Help your aunt, after all, we are all family. ”
So, after that, I began to find time to take care of my grandfather and help my aunt share some of the burden of the family in my spare time. In this process, the aunt's attitude slowly changed. Sometimes she would chat with me, make some hometown snacks for me to taste, and even praise me for being sensible in front of others. Time is like a stream, taking away the past grievances, leaving behind a heart lake that is gradually calming down.
In this way, I began to slowly discover the importance of family members supporting each other. When I was at a low point and my family was cold to me, now I have the courage to support and understand others. Perhaps this is the truth of life that I will learn in this chapter. I began to look forward to a new chapter in the development of my relationship with my aunt.
As the days passed, helping to take care of my grandfather slowly softened my relationship with my aunt Wang Xiuying, and the passage of time brought about changes. In the process, my work gradually got on the right track, not only won the recognition of the leadership, but also got an important project opportunity. Through unremitting efforts, I have finally achieved remarkable results in my work, and my income and status have increased significantly.
Just as I was thinking about how to share this joy, I picked up the phone and dialed my aunt's number. The phone was connected, and I said happily: "Auntie, it's me, Huahua, I have good news for you." ”
On the other end of the phone, the aunt was stunned for a moment: "Oh, Huahua, what's the good news?" ”
I replied with a smile: "I have achieved some achievements in my work recently, and the company appreciates me and gives me a good position and corresponding treatment. ”
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment, and my aunt finally said something that she almost never said to me: "Huahua, Auntie is proud of you, you really did a good job." ”
These words were like a spring breeze, blowing away the remaining winter haze in my heart. At the same time, I also realized that the unpleasantness of the past was no longer the whole story of our relationship.
Looking at the phone in my hand, I proposed to provide some help to my aunt, hoping to share some of her financial pressure, "Auntie, my conditions are better now, and I can help share some of my grandfather's medical expenses." ”
The aunt's voice sounded slightly fluctuating: "Huahua, I didn't expect you to become so sensible, Auntie really didn't mistake you." ”
At that moment, I felt the warmth of the bond between my family. Although our past is full of twists and turns, in this moment, I deeply feel the power of home, the bond that blood is thicker than water.
A few days later, my aunt and I went to visit my grandfather, and my aunt's attitude was much softer. I saw her looking at me from time to time, and there was a little more recognition in her eyes. In front of my grandfather, she no longer spoke coldly to me as before, on the contrary, she introduced: "This is your niece Hua Hua, she has made great progress in her work recently." ”
I helped my grandfather peel apples, and he looked at me with kind eyes, and then said, "Huahua, you have grown up and matured, and I am relieved now, old man." ”
Walking out of my grandfather's room, my aunt gently patted me on the shoulder and thanked me: "Huahua, with your help, I feel much more relaxed." ”
At that moment, my heart was filled with warmth, maybe not only because of success or helping my family, but because I finally felt the different respect and understanding between my family. The climax has come, not only because of personal success, but also because of this family, and the relationship between these people has been greatly repaired and improved.
Time doesn't turn back, but the lessons it teaches us will stay with us forever. This experience trained my patience and exercised