She Understood Why
Even though Lukasik felt extremely upset with her mother’s actions, she slowly started to understand her mother’s motives and why she had no other choice but to do what she did. You see, it took years for Lukasik to accept that her mother had grown up in such a different time. While Lukasik would never do the same herself, she was never in the same position!
Moreover, Lukasik realized that if her mother hadn’t done what she did, her happy family and cheerful childhood would have never been possible. So, instead of judging her, Lukasik decided to accept her mother for who she was and forgave her for all that she did. She also decided to tell her mom’s story after her passing, in the most respectful way she could…