My mother moved to Virginia and I struggled with real feelings of loneliness and hopelessness after my parents separated. According to a 2010 family journal, "of all family relationships, the mother-daughter relationship is the most likely to remain important to both parties, even when major life changes occur, such as the daughter's marriage or illness." of the mother. » I lacked the guidance and support I needed from my mother after she left. My siblings and I spent time with my mother once a week on Thursday evenings. She often arrived late and carelessly, which I took very personally. I began to hesitate to follow my mother's advice or listen to her requests. The lack of trust I developed created considerable tension between my mother and me. I felt left behind and forgotten, while my mother felt hurt and