Childhood

    What is a story that captures what your mother was like?

    Why this question matters

    A parent's influence runs deep, often in ways that take years to fully understand. Capturing how you see that relationship creates something meaningful for the people who come after you.

    How to approach this

    You don't have to tell her whole story. Pick a moment, a quality, or a feeling that captures something true about who she was to you.

    Where this question can lead

    Many people discover that describing a parent also reveals something important about themselves.

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