My Mum..

Mum is upset. Her uncle had passed away. He's my granduncle (I think) but I have never met him as he lives in China. My mum knew about his passing only today but he has passed on a week ago. So it was kind of a double blow for her.

My mum was brought up by her uncle till she was 9 years old before travelling to Singapore by sea. My grandparents came to Singapore when she was 2 years old. It was only when she was 9 before my grandparents decide to send for her. So when she arrived in Singapore, she has 4 new siblings whom she had never knew them till that day.

Being the eldest, Mum helps my grandmother to take care of the younger siblings. She always tells me how much she much she felt left-out as my grandmother is always closer to her other siblings as she watched them grow up. There was no bonding between mt grandmother and her. My grandmother was always tougher on her than the rest.

Mum did pretty decent in school but dropped out as the school fees seem too heavy for 5 children in the family. And well, that time, girls aren't meant to study that much. Mum started working and she passed every single cent to my grandmother at every month end - $80.

Mum is 60 this year already. I know I took her for granted, always thinking that she will be around when I am home. And thing between us hasn't been the same since SG and I broke up. Anyway, I have changed alot since that break up too.

Mum, please stay happy. I love you, you know that right?

I love my family.. Just that I never know how to tell you guys. I really do.