When will I be strong enough?
Posted by Cassandra | Filed under The Real World
This is the time of year when I take stock of my life, the people in it, my achievements, my failures, my responsibilities, and try to make some sense of where I’m going. Many people do this at New Year’s, but because of my mom, I do it during the month of May.
In 2004, that [...]
Tags: Mom, motherless daughter
What if my helicopter parent is no longer hovering?
Posted by Cassandra | Filed under Family, Generation Y
As a young woman, a university student and a member of Generation Y, it’s impossible to get away from conversations about parents and, in particular, mothers.
Don’t get me wrong, I love my dad. And I’m sure most people love their dads too. But there’s something different and special about mothers.
My friends and colleagues complain about [...]
Tags: Mom, motherless daughter
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