Elis drew him aside and said, “You laughed at me for wanting to feel young and alive again,” in a cool but forceful voice. But now look at you.
Perhaps it’s time you matured and began accepting responsibility for your life. Her remarks resonated. The incident humbled the son-in-law, who expressed regret for his actions.
He committed to really trying to get well and become more independent. Elis accepted his apologies, but she made it plain that she would not put up with any more rudeness.
Going Ahead Elis saw a shift in her son-in-law in the weeks that followed. He aggressively worked to improve himself and started taking on greater responsibility.
Her kid also began to value her mother’s fortitude and self-reliance.Elis, on the other hand, kept living life with the same carefree attitude that inspired her to get the tattoo.