I can see where author is trying to go with this, but it became shitty and shallow. There was a lack of proper, long discussion. The reason there’s lack of answer from the mother is because there are no good enough answers. The only thing she can do is live with that guilt, and wait for the little boy who will never come back to her. The boy who had that pure love towards his mother, free of resentment and trauma.
I’m still angry at the mother in this story, and my own mother, I realize what author might be trying to show. (Keeping it personal, no specific details of what my mom did) For me— I just live my life alone most of the time. I visit parents and stay over sometimes for college days, I see my mom and dad. We don’t talk as often but she tries to show her love through actions. I never forgave her for things she did, but I did learn to live with it. But it’s not like I came here for realism.
Unfortunate truth of filial piety in my culture, my hate lessened over time but it does hurt to remember. I might cry if parents die because parental child attachment runs deep (trauma bonded is one term), I definitely will, but it’ll be short lasting compared to the long cries from the trauma caused by them. I will move on, but even after their death I will not forget the shitty history. Hence why I hope people do not undermine Hyesung’s trauma because the mother comes off as pitiful.
I didn’t want to see my parents, but I’m also a bit glad they aren’t doing poorly by themselves. I can understand that much in the part where D*jin gave the mother a house + living expenses paid. BUT it’s not right regardless to do so without letting Hyesung know prior.
The author tried to pull a similar one, but it threw an unsatisfactory rushed ending. I feel that this could have been done in the main story, and leave the focus to Siwoo&Byul here + other couple.
I can see where author is trying to go with this, but it became shitty and shallow. There was a lack of proper, long discussion. The reason there’s lack of answer from the mother is because there are no good enough answers. The only thing she can do is live with that guilt, and wait for the little boy who will never come back to her. The boy who had that pure love towards his mother, free of resentment and trauma.
I’m still angry at the mother in this story, and my own mother, I realize what author might be trying to show. (Keeping it personal, no specific details of what my mom did) For me— I just live my life alone most of the time. I visit parents and stay over sometimes for college days, I see my mom and dad. We don’t talk as often but she tries to show her love through actions. I never forgave her for things she did, but I did learn to live with it. But it’s not like I came here for realism.
Unfortunate truth of filial piety in my culture, my hate lessened over time but it does hurt to remember. I might cry if parents die because parental child attachment runs deep (trauma bonded is one term), I definitely will, but it’ll be short lasting compared to the long cries from the trauma caused by them. I will move on, but even after their death I will not forget the shitty history. Hence why I hope people do not undermine Hyesung’s trauma because the mother comes off as pitiful.
I didn’t want to see my parents, but I’m also a bit glad they aren’t doing poorly by themselves. I can understand that much in the part where D*jin gave the mother a house + living expenses paid. BUT it’s not right regardless to do so without letting Hyesung know prior.
The author tried to pull a similar one, but it threw an unsatisfactory rushed ending. I feel that this could have been done in the main story, and leave the focus to Siwoo&Byul here + other couple.
More of my thoughts (specifically about Abandonment because some people think abandonment is only leaving a kid behind): https://www.mangago.me/home/mangatopic/22335205/