Mindy, this was the perfect article for me to read today. I lost my mother last week and as sad as I am, I find myself questioning all the things she said I “couldn’t” do. I have proven her wrong in so many ways, but I think about how long I’ve carried her thoughts in my head. Your words, so beautifully expressed, vulnerable, and honest, have lifted me up. In not giving up, you became a true example of tenacity. Congratulations on all you’ve become!