When the child is in danger, the mother will attack everything in its tracks. When the child is endangering itself, the mother will usually shake it senseless to put it back on its feet.
Avi (may I call you Avi?), you always leave 100 percent on the field. Of course there are real human beings behind every byline we read, but we rarely get to meet them. Thank you for revealing your life, yourself, your mom to us in such raw, emotional, candid and humorous detail. Her retorts to the FU guy are priceless. You have done a service to those who suffer from depression, from parental pressure, from Cal fandom. Thank you for taking the time to do so, and for sharing those precious photos. I haven’t been to a Cheesecake Factory in eons. But I was in Olive Garden yesterday. To your beloved mother and her soul journey, may you reunite one day in perfect health and harmony.
Clifford, thank you for the kind words. I'm happy to hear my pieces might have had an impact on you and I hope the unlimited breadsticks were a proper treat.
Unlimited Breadsticks may well be the title of my memoir. Thanks for the chuckle, Avi and, win or lose, I look forward to enjoying the upcoming season with you and the Write For California team. Keep up the great work.
Avinash, what a writer, artist you are! And I think your mother told you what she was most proud of before she left. Your sweetness. Thank you for sharing about life, heart, and mom through your writing…✨🙏🏾
Avi, this is beautiful. My mom always supported and loved me no matter what dumb stuff I did, and I did a lot of dumb stuff. She is always with me as your mom will be with you.
I will say my mom didn't ALWAYS support me. She had her own goals and dreams for me, and that is where we clashed early, often, and late. But that's how it can be sometimes. She loved in her own specific way, but the love was there.
I do understand. My Mom did not always agree with what I did or the why of it, but she always loved me and made sure I always knew that. She passed twenty years ago; I was by her side. She is always with me. You are a good person, Avi. I enjoy your posts; they are often so much more than just about football. Go Bears!
Thank you for your moving memorial to your mom, complicated parent-child relations (to which so many of us relate!), and overall, love. So hard to lose a parent- thinking of you and your family.
An amazing, compelling, touching piece of writing, Avi. Thanks for sharing in such a genuine, vulnerable way. I am sure writing this piece was cathartic, and I hope, healing for you. I love this online Golden Bear community and thank you for providing the gravity that holds us down. Go Bears, Forever.
My sincerest condolences for your loss Avi. This was a beautiful tribute to your mom and your relationship. Thank you for sharing with all of us, I am grateful to have read about your mother bear.
And thank you for sharing about SJS/TEN. I admit that I don't really know much about. I will absolutely do my part donate and learn more about it.
It's a wonderful and touching tribute, Avi. To mothers, whose loss we can never prepare as children. I hope you are able to continue to draw strength from all of your families. Take care of yourself and my condolences for your loss.
Avi (may I call you Avi?), you always leave 100 percent on the field. Of course there are real human beings behind every byline we read, but we rarely get to meet them. Thank you for revealing your life, yourself, your mom to us in such raw, emotional, candid and humorous detail. Her retorts to the FU guy are priceless. You have done a service to those who suffer from depression, from parental pressure, from Cal fandom. Thank you for taking the time to do so, and for sharing those precious photos. I haven’t been to a Cheesecake Factory in eons. But I was in Olive Garden yesterday. To your beloved mother and her soul journey, may you reunite one day in perfect health and harmony.
Clifford, thank you for the kind words. I'm happy to hear my pieces might have had an impact on you and I hope the unlimited breadsticks were a proper treat.
Unlimited Breadsticks may well be the title of my memoir. Thanks for the chuckle, Avi and, win or lose, I look forward to enjoying the upcoming season with you and the Write For California team. Keep up the great work.
Thank you Avi for your courage in sharing this most personal story, and for trusting your CGB/WFC family with it. Go Bears Forever my friend.
I've trusted you with many dumber things I've written. Felt pretty good about this one. Go Bears!
Avinash, what a writer, artist you are! And I think your mother told you what she was most proud of before she left. Your sweetness. Thank you for sharing about life, heart, and mom through your writing…✨🙏🏾
Thank you my dear friend for reading. Means the world. And thank you for donating!
Fucking lovely tribute. You are beautiful people.
Aren't most California Golden Bears? Thank you!
Heartwarming and heartbreaking tribute Avi. Well done: to you and your mom. There is plenty of story left to write though…
Thank you, and yes, the story keeps on going!
Avi, this is beautiful. My mom always supported and loved me no matter what dumb stuff I did, and I did a lot of dumb stuff. She is always with me as your mom will be with you.
I will say my mom didn't ALWAYS support me. She had her own goals and dreams for me, and that is where we clashed early, often, and late. But that's how it can be sometimes. She loved in her own specific way, but the love was there.
I'm happy your mom gives you the love you need.
I do understand. My Mom did not always agree with what I did or the why of it, but she always loved me and made sure I always knew that. She passed twenty years ago; I was by her side. She is always with me. You are a good person, Avi. I enjoy your posts; they are often so much more than just about football. Go Bears!
Thank you Avi for such a personal and touching story. Very moving, and a great tribute to your Bear Mom!
Thanks for reading Daniel, it means a lot that it left an impact.
I am so sorry for your loss, Avi. This was a wonderful tribute.
Thank you for reading and the kind words.
Thank you for your moving memorial to your mom, complicated parent-child relations (to which so many of us relate!), and overall, love. So hard to lose a parent- thinking of you and your family.
Love is sometimes perfect, but it's usually messy, and take a look at all that mess!
Thank you for reading.
An amazing, compelling, touching piece of writing, Avi. Thanks for sharing in such a genuine, vulnerable way. I am sure writing this piece was cathartic, and I hope, healing for you. I love this online Golden Bear community and thank you for providing the gravity that holds us down. Go Bears, Forever.
It was very helpful. It's not the same. But I do feel like I can start moving with intention again. Thank you for reading!
My sincerest condolences for your loss Avi. This was a beautiful tribute to your mom and your relationship. Thank you for sharing with all of us, I am grateful to have read about your mother bear.
And thank you for sharing about SJS/TEN. I admit that I don't really know much about. I will absolutely do my part donate and learn more about it.
I didn’t know about it until 36 hours before. I wish I’d read up more. We could’ve done better for her.
Thank you for donating. It is definitely something that deserves more research.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Beautiful tribute, Avi. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for getting the chance to read this!
Definitely! Looks like I'm not gonna get back for the alum band this year, Sept 13, but Go Bears!.
It's a wonderful and touching tribute, Avi. To mothers, whose loss we can never prepare as children. I hope you are able to continue to draw strength from all of your families. Take care of yourself and my condolences for your loss.
Thank you for the kind thoughts! Families can be complicated things, but as long as they fulfill their duties they are a net good.
Enjoyed your story, Go Bears!
Happy you were able to read it! Go Bears!
Wonderful tribute. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for reading!