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Tommy's Mother: A Funeral of Celebration, Not Mourning
7 Dec
Summary
- Tommy recounted finding his mother after a drug overdose at 14.
- He detailed his mother physically assaulting him after rescue.
- His mother's addiction stemmed from the death of his infant sister.
In a raw and emotional confession following his mother's funeral, Tommy Norris, a central character in Taylor Sheridan's acclaimed series, unveiled a deeply traumatic past. He shared with his family the harrowing experience of finding his mother deceased in a bathtub at just 14 years old, a victim of her addiction.
Tommy recounted the immediate aftermath, detailing how he performed CPR on his mother, only to be physically assaulted by her when she momentarily revived. This horrific incident marked the last time he set foot in his hometown until his mother's recent passing, an event he chose to celebrate rather than mourn.
Further revelations exposed the roots of his mother's addiction, stemming from the SIDS-related death of Tommy's infant sister. This profound loss, Tommy explained, 'broke her,' leading to a life consumed by substance abuse. He also spoke of his father's avoidance of the family, often working remotely to escape his wife.
