My mother never once hugged me. She told me she loved me once, when I was in hospital after a road accident almost tore my left leg off. She used to explode wi

My mother never once hugged me. She told me she loved me once, when I was in hospital after a road accident almost tore my left leg off. She used to explode with fury at seemingly random things, screaming and lashing out with a stick. My childhood was often spent just staying out of her way. Yes, I'm a very touch-averse and anxious person. She denies these things ever happened. She wonders why I moved to the other side of the world and never visit. Nor do I stay in contact more than an email once a month. I won't miss her when she's gone. Parents often don't maintain a basic level of decency towards their children. The sooner we move away from the idea of children owing their parents something, the better.