Thinking back over a lifetime, my answer to question would be an apology to my Mom, she was right on so many levels, I am ashamed to say I didn't hear her words of wisdom/warning.
To young generation who still have their Mothers, read between the lines, listen!
Mothers know us.., don't be stubborn, experiencing life is one thing, listening to good advice another.
Sound advice all round here Joan, and I feel the same. It is what it is though, sometimes we need to make our own mistakes.
Imagine avoidance may buy you years, but yes we learn eventually!
We do...Some never do. 😀
Ha ha, yup! Don't have ears, then you must feel the pain....