As I progress with more confidence into my adulthood, my gratitude and respect for my mom has only grown. This incredible woman raised me to be compassionate, curious, and creative—and she did so as a single parent. Thanks to her, I grew up in a home filled with art, friends, food, and laughter. We share an incredible bond that is hard to put into words. It is often intense and full of emotions but always underpinned by love and mutual respect.
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