there is no way

to tell your mother
that her ex husband,
your father,
the man she despises most,
is far more supportive than she has ever been;

there is not a way
to tell your mother
that you would call your father
whom she resents most
1,000 times over again in an emergency
before her;

there is no way
to tell your mother
that your father has given you
everything, when he had nothing
and that he doesn't get angry
when you mess up
and that he understands
and that you can really just talk to him
on a few mroe levels than you
can to her;

there is no way
to tell your mother
these things
without
tearing
her
ligaments
to
shreds.

I did not find the word supportive a poor choice at all. Actively supportive felt strong too. Excited and supportive. I did not think this was a bad thing to say. I could not stop smiling, because i thought it was so funny that you were so shocked and baffled. I am sorry i floored you. I am more sorry that now you are pouring yourself a glass of wine and having a nap. I am sorry that you did not see this coming, and that i was mildly bemused by your reaction. I did not find the word supportive a poor choice at all.

oops.