I became a mom in a unique way. My childhood friend and partner committed suicide in my small apartment, and I adopted her son to raise him.
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Being a mom is incredibly rewarding. The strongest motivation comes from the children you raise. Knowing that you must protect and provide for them makes you a stronger person. Watching them grow and evolve into different individuals every few years is an amazing experience. I've learned so much from my son; he truly makes life better. I’m grateful to have him.
What is one memory of your kids that you will never forget?It’s hard to choose just one memory, but when my son was learning to talk, one of his favorite words was "amazing." He would say it all the time, so I started calling him "Mr. Amazing." When he was two years old, he climbed to the top of the pantry—I'm still not sure how he managed that—knocked over a whole bag of flour, and poured it all over the floor before I could get to him. He then started rolling in it and playing happily. That moment taught me that love is patient and kind, and it was
What would you do with $20,000?I plan to use the $20,000 to pay off my life insurance for a while and set aside some money for an emergency fund for my son's college education. Additionally, I want to support the mothers in my underserved community. I will invest the remaining funds in mothers who are interested in becoming skilled tradespeople, just like I am. My goal is to build a solid foundation for my son's future because he is all I have.
