Traveling with my mom has become one of my joys in my life. Each journey reminds me that beyond the title of “mom,” she’s just a woman with her own dreams, curiosity, and wonder — someone a lot like me. Watching her explore, I sometimes step back, letting go of my role as her daughter, and simply marvel at her being fully, freely herself in those moments. She glows with a spirit that’s both familiar and inspiring, and I feel myself light up alongside her. It’s a gift to share these corners…
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