But before I could utter the first word, I found myself struggling to maintain balance. I staggered backwards like a confused drunkard.

This description actually got me laughing so hard 😂😀
I have also had a fair share of my experiences with my mum. Mums will always be mums, Nigerian mums especially 😅. And yeah we love them for who they are cos most of their actions are purely out of love and correction.
Good write up bro 👊