So when I was growing up my little sister and I wanted to join the ‘Brownies Girlscouts’.
Heres what their website says:
“Brownie Girl Scouts are 6 – 8 years of age and are in the 1st. 2nd, and 3rd grades. They learn about themselves, their families, their friends, and the world around them. The Girl Scout Law taught to them says “I will do my best to be honest and fair; friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place and be a sister to every Girl Scout.”
My Mom told us no, we weren’t joining because “THE BROWNIES ARE FOR PUSSYS!!!”
So, my moms probably kind of bummed that only one out of her six kids talk to her anymore (w/the exception of our oldest brother when he needs money). She probably wonders why noone calls or sends her cards on mother’s day. If she somehow ever manages to get my number and asks me about it I’ll just explain that, “Mother’s Day is for pussies Vick….Mother’s Day is FOR PUSSIES!!” I’m sure she’ll understand since I’ll be speaking her language.” 
May 15, 2008 at 9:27 pm
it still amazes us how many mothers were so abusive to their daughters! we like your planned response if she had reahced you!
hugs to you
keepers
May 30, 2008 at 3:05 pm
I wanted to be in the Brownies, but my mother just yelled at me for being demanding and how she had to work because of me, so she wouldn’t have the time for me to be in the Brownies. I felt so bad. It was hard for me to ask, but I really wanted it. I eventually stopped asking her for things and tried to figure things out for myself. Mother’s Day was difficult for me because she is still in my life and sometimes I don’t know what to do with her in terms of relating. Such mixed feelings that I don’t really want to deal with, but my therapist is gently pushing. Sorry to go on about me. I do like your fantasy of what you were going to do if she contacted you.