I think I needed to hear it to be honest. I typically only hear that from anyone like once every few months so it's really meaningful when it happens.

LCM can't stand my mother. My mom is overbearing, unappreciative, doesn't pay her nearly enough, and calls her at random times, demanding her attention, and then just whines about money for an hour. I told LCM that my mother was annoyed with her because of something really irrelevant. She said "oh god I guess I have to call the woman. Just know that I only put up with her because I love you". I was kinda taken aback for a second and asked her if she was serious because I honestly wasn't expecting that. "Of course I do! I love you tons." I actually cried and I'm not sure why. I've replayed her saying it over and over in my mind just because it makes me feel loved.

I'm happy because I forgot how good I am at handling obnoxious people. Makes me think that maybe my childhood with my obnoxious mother might have resulted in at least one positive thing. Also because doing well is nice and even nicer when someone paying you notices.