I really like this part of the narration of my upcoming chapter of "A Dozen Morning Glories." It was my editor's suggestion to make her incorrect use of passive voice being something commented on, and it's becoming a consistent theme in the story because it bothers her.
She’s just upset because of the stroke. Her nerves are being affected by it.
The stroke’s fault, not hers. I misuse my passive voice again.
I’m doing enough.
I’m a good daughter as long as I care for my mother. That’s what good daughters do. Whether I can love her or not.
That doesn’t matter.
This is the next best thing. I think. Probably.
