lmao I love how mirye's contact name on his mom's phone is "first born"
Ian's mother is frustrating. She's difficult and stubborn. When Ian confronted her—opting her for them to talk—she felt the need to be defensive as if his criticism threatens her fragile sense of self. She starts acting as if her son's moral actions are a direct extension or reflection of her own virtue.The fight that follows likely stems from her defensiveness and inability to see beyond her constructed role.
I'm not sure if she's worse before or now. When her husband died, she completely became unable because of grief—falling into an unhealthy coping mechanism which is alcoholism (be noted that I am not saying she isn't allowed to grieve). Ian felt responsible for her. If you put it in that way, considering their situation then, Ian lost two of his parents.
But when Ian gained recognition for his good deeds, you know, being known as some "angel" boy and whatever—she eventually fixed herself. She relied on this image. However, instead of a healthy internal transformation, her identity started revolving around it. This is the turning point where her recovery turned into a problematic turn.
I do hope that in the end of the series or at least in future chapters, she talks everything with Ian and eventually get the help she needs. Right now, the concept of her getting help seems unlikely. After all, you can't help someone who won't help themself.
bro was a nightmare and he didn't even know it
Bro really acted the "only the victim remembers"...
It's crazy to me how Samael was ready to do everything for Honeycut but fate had a different plan for them