I Wish I Had a Better Relationship With My Mom

I was thinking of getting my mom gift baskets now and then to help her feel more appreciated; custom and full of stuff I know she likes (like tea and fruit and sampler jams).

I know she feels taken advantage of and mistreated by a lot of people in our family. My brothers still steal from her (and one recently threatened to blow up her house).

Growing up, I never got along with her. I was sure she hated me. That was reinforced by my dad. I don't think it was true back then, but things were more tense because I believed it.

I'd have to send it to her house anonymously though. Just in case she thinks it's dumb. I don't even want to hear about it if that's the case. Besides, maybe it'll make her feel better if she doesn't know who sent it. Then it's easier to pretend she's not living with a bunch of jerks; that maybe one of them sent it. 🤷🏻‍♀️