This story is a sequel to The Separation of Mother and Daughter.

For five years, Firefly lived in torment when she had to leave Scootaloo in an alley, but she had no other choice. If she didn't, her daughter would suffer as she suffered from a violent, alcoholic husband. Will Firefly be able to redeem her past? Can Scootaloo forgive her birth mother for abandoning her? Can Rainbow Dash and Sorian forgive her and allow her to see her daughter after abandoning her five years ago?

Before reading this story read the previous two to understand this
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/86073/the-separation-of-mother-and-daughter

https://www.fimfiction.net/story/69029/my-little-scootaloo