Extreme Emotion

When told that the prompt today was to talk about a time when I felt as extreme emotion, one thought came to mind. That thought was my parents divorce. They separated when I was a sophomore in high school and were divorced the fall of my junior year.
I still remember the day my mom told me. Her and I were in the car on our way down to the cities from Alexandria, where we lived at the time. She pretty much just came out and said it, and did not really beat around the bush too much. I was so shocked at first. I mean, I knew things were not the greatest, but I hadn't realized that they were that bad. I was so shocked that I could not even feel anything else, and I do not think I even cried about it until later.
After my dad moved out, my mom was never home. She went out constantly and it really made me angry and sad. It also put a strain on our relationship that is still there today.
I have never experienced so much sadness and anger at any other point in my life. Sure, there have been other times where I have felt these strong emotions. However, I do not think that any of them had as great an impact on my life as this time did. I still have issues with my mom today, but things have improved. At this point, it does not bother me that much that they are divorced, but it sure would make my life a lot easier if they were not. Filling out financial aid is an example of how it would be easier.