She was in a tug of war between being fillial and just craving being her ownself.

The conversations are uneasy yet familiar. The people around her feels like strangers yet bonded by blood and marriage. Will this be the same for her when she reaches that age? Will her children treat her the same?

Despite this, there is still an overwhelming love and respect for these people that has claimed right over her life and children. How long more does she have with them? Will she miss them when they are gone ? Will there be regret?

Love and family can be the hardest balancing act in life. It is not a choice we get when it comes to family.