We are talking again though. Even so the power of forgiveness is coming closer for us. I have trouble being around her, so many bad memories, but I do still love her, she is my only biological mother after all. You may not even realize they are having an impact or effect on someone until many years later, but trust me it is happening. Also never forget you are being watched and observed by other's.
Teenagers especially remember that.
The adults and other people of this world want to see that individual you. And each individual is special at least in some way. Like a rainbow all individuals come together sooner or later to make something powerful happen, but you have to be willing to be an individual first. From the simple smile of a person to the flower that just bloomed. These are signs of love.