21 Things My Mom was Always Right About | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

21 Things My Mom was Always Right About

Congratulations Mom, I finally admit it.

4503
21 Things My Mom was Always Right About

Your entire childhood and all of your youth, everyone has always told you to listen to your mom and always take her advice.. "Just wait," they'd say, "one day you'll see that this whole time, she really did know what she was talking about." Blah, blah, blah. I couldn't even count how many times I'd heard that. I was constantly coming up with excuses about why mom couldn't possibly understand what was going on in my life because when she was my age, everything was just soooo different for her. I argued that she and I have totally different personalities, so there's no way she could know what I was thinking or what I was going to do before I did it, like she claimed. I'd try to say she didn't know what she was talking about when she told me I'd be better off to stay out of certain situations because I didn't think she'd ever been in them before, so she couldn't know what I should do.

Well, here I am, eighteen-years-old, four hours away from my mom, and I've finally experienced that moment where I say, "Ohhhh...maybe my mom was right." So, yes. Congratulations, Mom. You were right this whole time, about literally everything.

1. You were right about that boy not being any good for me and telling me I could do better, and that I deserved to be happy.

2. You were right about the majority of girls being petty, and their intentions to only benefit themselves through their actions.

3. You were right when you told me to remember who I am and where I come from, and that if I didn't I would get caught up in the world.

4. You were right when you said that I'd win the argument by not fighting back.

5. But you said that there is no winner in an argument, only one person who looks dumb.

6. You were right when you said I needed to do what's best for me and the rest would fall into line.

7. You were right that trying to put an end to the rumors would only make it worse.

8. You were right that he/she wasn't worth it.

9. You were right, those friends you didn't like were bad influences.

10. You were right that I shouldn't have broken his heart.

11. You were right about dad; as much as he nags me, he does always have my back.

12. You were right about following my heart for my profession and dream college, no matter how hard it would be.

13. You were right all those times you told me it wasn't the end of the world.

14. You were right when you said I'm an influence on my younger siblings because I see myself in them every day.

15. You were right when you said I should be careful where I spend my money.

16. You were right when you made me get a job--it really did make me grow up and learn the value of my own money.

17. You're right, he is a sweetheart.

18. You were right, you and I are the exact same person.

19. You were right when you said that there's always at least one good thing in every person.

20. You were right when you told me that if I could look past some of the things I didn't like or understand about people, I'd make some of the best friends.

21. You were right when you said you would always have my back--you always have and I know you always will.

Of course, there inevitably had to be mistakes that I would make and learn for myself. Though, if I'd just listened to you, I could've avoided them, but you were right when you said I would have to learn things by myself sometimes. You've been right my whole life, and I know that one day, you'll be right when I call you and ask you what to tell my daughter so she can say the same about me one day.

Thank you for having patience when me when I refused to see the obvious, and for always being right about everything. I've learned so much from you these last eighteen years, and I can only imagine how much more I have to learn. Love you, mom.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

126956
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

28495
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

26530
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments