The conversation two grown people never quite had, laid out so it finally can be.
Imagine your mother reading who you became, in your own words, and handing you who she became back.
A Field Guide
Older than I feel, and prouder of you than I have ever managed to say.
It's the only way I know to say I'm proud of you. I'll try saying it plainly.
Ring me for no reason. I would love a call with nothing wrong.
ExampleI'm not the kid who needed rescuing any more. Ask me what I think first.
I hear that you think I got it wrong. Sometimes I just wanted you to listen.
Fishing. Or any long drive where we say nothing and it is still easy.
ExampleSamDad
Two adults, on equal footing. Nothing is shared until each of you chooses it.