I read your column every day. I have a problem I have been struggling with for years. My mother has neglected me for most of my life. She has three other kids whom she treats much better than me. I was raised by my grandmother who told me that my mother left me at a family location and my aunt took me to her. That's how I got to live with her since I was nine months old. I am now 36 years old and have three kids of my own and a wonderful husband. I did not see my mom until I was 14. My grandmother took me to live with her.

Simple argument

I was behaving myself because I did not want her to leave me again. She did not send me to school for the time I was with her. Then she gave me to my aunt. It is a long story.

My sister and I had a simple argument when my mother was not at home. When she got home, she took her side and cursed and told me some indecent language. She is abroad and she sent my sister three barrels and told her not to give me or my kids anything out of it. For three years I had to live with that. I have made up my mind not to call her again. My cup is full. There is a lot more I can't even say. I am trying to serve God, but I don't know what to do now.

C. W., St. Ann, Jamaica

Dear C. W.,

Your mother needs God in her life. Only an ungodly woman would treat her daughter with such disdain. It is evident from what you have said that she hates you. That is so very sad.

I am glad you have a good husband. Please do not hold any feeling or resentment against your mother. She doesn't know better. Trust in the Lord. He will bless you and will never leave you.

Pastor