Final Messages That Will Make You Think Twice About What You Say To Your Mom

"It would be a shame if those are the last words you ever say to me." — a phrase my mother recited to me daily as a kid. I'd head out to school after our morning scream-fest regarding my dress code, and she'd leave me with those haunting words, implying an impending car crash or freak accident. I knew what she wanted—for me to come crawling back and apologize for my bad attitude. I'd roll my eyes and bellow "love you" in a tone so unenthusiastic it was almost funny. At the time, her catch-phrase made me want to stab her in the neck. But maybe her manipulative advice was more solid than I gave her credit for.

The Tumblr account, "Last Message Received" contains fan-submitted screenshots of conversations that marked the end of relationships. The final words spoken between ex-lovers, deceased family members or former friends are those that we remember forever. They leave us with feelings of comfort, guilt and often times, regret. If nothing else, these messages remind us of our loved-ones' value and to let every message count.