In an interview with Kris TV on Tuesday, Maja said her mother worked abroad to support their family and that she stayed with her mother's siblings when she was young.
“Mga 6 na ako (noong nag-sama kami). Kasi di ako lumaki sa kanya, ang pinsan ko tawag sa kanya ay tita so tawag ko sa kanya ay tita din (noon),” Maja said.
But with the help of her relatives, she said finally became close with her mother.
“Kasi yung mga tita ko naman, yung mga kapatid niya ine-explain naman. So bilang bata madaling mag-adjust pero iba yung nakasanayan mo na iba ang rules. So noong umpisa ng pagsasama namin ay medyo nag-aaway, kasi bilang bata matigas ang ulo.” she added
But after the adjustment period, she and her mom have become the best of friends. “Ngayon sobrang bongga! Bonding talaga. Ang mommy ko sobrang understanding. Sa lahat sinusuportahan niya ako, parang kaibigan ko siya talaga.” she said.