TLDR: My mom finally accepted me

Since coming out, my mother had always been a great source of pain for me. Every family member abandoned me and the only exception was my dad and 3 or 4 extended family members. My mother is deeply religious and would always say bad things (1)

(2) Like I am walking down a dark path, she would never go to my wedding if I had one, going to hell, etc. At one point she tried to meet me half way, but then immediately reversed and started being mean again. I don't know how many times I cried...

(3) Eventually with the help of friends, I cut her from my life and never looked back. Blocked her phone number, blocked her on facebook, blocked everything and didn't speak to her for 3 years. After going the way of Buddhism and finding my own peace -

(4) - I eventually unblocked her number. I didn't tell her this, I just waited. Over the weekend she called and left a voice mail. She was crying and apologizing profusely. She said "I cannot live my life without my child in it." I waited a bit and talked to others before -

(5) - I returned her call. We talked for 3 hours. I made it very clear all the things she said hurt me, and if it happens again it's over. She continued to apologize and even said "I said such horrible thing's to you, your entire family abandoned you, I'm so sorry"

(6) I showed her an image of what happened at RTX 2017 (Where I got group hugged by the RWBY cast after telling them my story). She cried and said "I can see the pain on your face, that should be your family hugging you" the next ting she said was her realization. -

(7) "I had a dream, I was in heaven and you and Jesus were there. He was hugging you and he looked directly at me and said 'I love and accept her, why can't you?'" And I just lost my shit. There was a lot of crying during this whole conversation on both ends. -

(8) - but eventually I just felt that it was real. She was being honest...and despite what she said to me and how much it hurt, I forgave her and invited her and my dad over for Christmas this year. This morning I woke up to a text that said -

(9) - "Mamma love's you. I hope you have a great day" I cannot begin to explain how I feel right now. Like a lot of pain has been taken from me, weight lifted off my shoulders. I love you guys and I hope you all have a wonderful day.