"Symphony of Years, Family Entanglement: Behind the Turning Point of Twists and Turns in Life".
Uncle Lu, 60 years old, in the years of a small northern town, there is a tortuous family entanglement. Recently, this past has come back to my mind, prompting me to think deeply about family, my upbringing, and my choices.
In this ordinary family, I have been pampered by my parents since I was a child, warm and stable. My mother's strict education and expectations made me passionate about my studies, especially English classes. However, a family change changed everything, and the arrival of my uncle brought unimaginable waves.
Back when my mother was growing up, the patriarchal mentality of the poor countryside made her education extremely difficult. It was my uncle's support and dedication that enabled my mother to successfully complete her studies and become a teacher. However, the family is facing an unprecedented test because of the change in the uncle.
The uncle's first marriage failed, bringing about a family upheaval. The hard work of working outside the home is in stark contrast to my mother's success. The emotional entanglement between my uncle and my mother eventually turned into an impact on my family. From the original intention of family affection to the later conflict of interests, all this is deeply imprinted in our memory.
In order to repay my uncle's kindness, my mother began to secretly fund him, but this kind of kindness was taken for granted by my aunt. In the process, my cousin's appearance became another focal point of the family. His academic performance was not good, but my mother was working hard for him, and it even affected my studies. The conflict between me and my cousin intensified, which led to a slump in my studies.
The twists and turns of the experience have made me deeply realize the importance of choice and perseverance in the family. Despite the pressure, I chose to stick with my studies and eventually succeeded in entering the College of Foreign Chinese. When I retired, my cousin came to me again, hoping to join the company through me. This scene made me understand the twists and turns of family affection more deeply.
Looking back, I understand the profound impact of family strife and choices on one's destiny. I retired early and lived a peaceful life while my cousin was still struggling to make ends meet. Perhaps, every family has a similar story, and the final choice determines the trajectory of each person's life.
In this fog of family affection, I firmly believe that everyone should pursue their dreams and stick to the right path. Although family affection is tortuous, it is these entanglements that make life more exciting. Perhaps, in the symphony of years, each of us can find our own melody.
Choices and entanglements in the family are part of everyone's growth path. In the twists and turns, we should maintain the courage to stick to our dreams and not be swayed by external pressure. The value of family affection should not be underestimated, but it is also necessary to find a balance in it and not be swayed by the conflict of interests. Everyone has their own melody of life, cherish and pursue this real life.
Finally, I would like to ask the reader: In your upbringing, have you ever experienced the struggle between family choice and persistence? Share your story.