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Hail to the Lioness
Erin Welsh
United StatesGALLERYCONVERSATION
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was six years old. The doctors said that she had six months to live. She ended up living for three years and, at one point, the doctors even thought that she might be cured. The cancer finally got her when I was nine years old. She passed away and her last words were, I did all this for my children.

When I was sixteen, I found a part of her journal and learned that she had been taking experimental drugs in order to continue living and being present in my life. She was the strongest woman I have ever known, and I am proud to be her daughter. 

"Hail to the Lioness" is my observation of all mothers and women who have acted as my surragate mothers since my own passed away. It is also a celebration and expression of love for these role models who helped shape me. I think it's important for children who come from a single parent home, or who do not have a strong parental figure in their life, to know that they can reach out to others. These strangers could end up loving and caring for them as much as their own parents would have done.

 

 

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My mother a priceless jewel money can not buy.She is the first and only Angel i have met and lived with.She gives all she has expecting nothing in return.Though my father took advantage of her simplicity,honesty and purity she still...
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