Tamara, who was 50 years old, decided to celebrate her birthday, fulfilling the dream of life: instead of a traditional celebration in a cafe, to go on a trip to Italy with a close girlfriend Lera. Olesya’s daughter was surprised and was a little disappearing to this prank, feeling deprived. But her mother explained her choice, citing the emotional support that Lera gave her after her husband’s death, and infrequent visits to her daughters. But Olesya, feeling deprived of attention, criticized her mother for not helping her financially and preferred her family. However, Tamara defended her right to live for herself, accumulating enough money for the trip.

Olesya still expressed her disappointment, believing that her mother had to support her financially, especially given the problems with her husband Ivan’s husband. Tamara repeatedly mentioned one audited conversation in which Olesya and Ivan replied her reproach about her, which strengthened her in the decision to put her own happiness in the first place. She told Lieri about heard, and advised her to enjoy a well -deserved holiday. The trip went to a hurry, but Tamara felt a strong sadness when her daughter did not congratulate her on her birthday. Returning home, she suggested that Olesya come to visit her with gifts, but she refused coldly.

A month later, Olesya came to Tamara in tears, said that Ivan would leave her soon, and offered to sell Tamara’s apartment to finance a new business of her husband and maybe keep him. Tamara strongly refused, already appreciating her independence and memories of the apartment. This confrontation has led to a tense relationship. Tamara resigned to the fact that she would have to meet old age without her daughter and grandchildren. After 5 years, relations with Olesya were improved, although they were devoid of former warmth. One way or another, Tamara’s decision to put her happiness in the first place was wise, as she still observed Olesya’s family problems and Ivan’s volatility.