whole life. She held my arm gently, not in a dramatic way, but in a steady, grounding way that said,
I’m here, I’ve always been here. The principal announced my achievements: class valedictorian, honors in science, scholarships I had worked countless late nights to earn.
As my name echoed through the auditorium, Mom squeezed my hand and whispered, “This is your moment. Enjoy it.”
I looked into the crowd and saw Dad …….CONTINUE READING IN BELOW