My Mom died when I was 12 years of age. As I said in my personal journey she was the greatest challenge of my life. I loved her and was terrified of her at the same time. Years after she died I went into therapy to deal with a lot of family issues. I started unraveling years of anger, frustration, and sadness with my Mom in life and in death. It was very powerful, scary, and healing all at the same time. I kept track of my inner work by journaling daily and keeping track of my dreams. After much forgiveness and inner healing work I had a dream one night that was quite profound. She took me to a meeting and it was a cancer 12 step meeting. When I walked in the door everyone started clapping and saying, “You have healed yourself from cancer”. I realized that they were talking to me and not my Mom who had died of cancer. I realized that I had healed my anger and resentment towards my Mom and the dream was revealing that I had done a lot of inner healing work. As a result of the inner work I did, I was healed. Had I continued on my path of not doing the interior work I believe I would have had cancer since I had so much anger and rage inside of me. From all the work I have done spiritually I realize that my Mom and I had a contract before I was born and she was in my life to help assist me on my spiritual path. Had she been a more relaxed Mom, less intense, and less angry I think I would have stayed with her forever and never taken the risks that I have taken in my life. I probably would have lived near her and never pushed myself to move to NY or for that matter 3,000 miles away to California. As difficult and traumatic emotionally as my childhood was, it was the perfect plan for me and my growth. As a result of my spiritual work I do not and will never feel like a victim again in my life. I picked it all for my highest growth. She had to be the person she was with me or I would have never left her side. I was incredibly scared of life as a young child. All of it is a blessing and I feel incredibly grateful that I made it to the other side of healing and forgiveness. I continue to bless her and send thoughts of gratitude for her taking on this role and how it transformed my life. It is possible to heal any situation or person with a broader view and willingness to see all sides of the situation. Forgiveness is the key factor in every situation! Anytime anyone rubs us the wrong way, it is an opportunity to look in the mirror and heal ourselves!