That's a good question: What is love like in a mother-daughter relationship? I'm not sure I know either.

I could never tell my mother really bad things I did or happened to me because she would verbally abuse me and never let me out of the house again.
But, I could confide in her about a lot of other things. She taught me her views on life. She taught me humor.
I could keep going, it will be a longer list of gives and takes.

I definitely feel that I love her, even though I need to keep a distance because she is so toxic. We had a lot of good times and bonded through bad times. Is that love?

Does any one else have a healthier point of view?