Me: “Therapy was tough this week. She suggested I’m holding on to this grudge because it’s easier and less painful than facing my mortality.”
Mom (aged 79): “Well, I’m having to come to terms with it too.”
Me: “What is that like for you?”
Mom: “Losing you is going to be hard.”
Me: “Wait, who are we talking about? YOU or ME?! Do you think you're going to outlive me?!”
Mom: “Oops”
girl at large 