Tough childhood molded a resilient spirit from "summary" of Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou
Growing up with a mother who was absent for most of my life was no easy feat. I had to navigate the world on my own, learning to fend for myself from a young age. The absence of my mother left a void in my heart, a longing for the love and guidance that only a mother could provide. But despite the challenges I faced, I learned to stand on my own two feet, to be strong and resilient in the face of adversity. My childhood was marked by uncertainty and instability, as I moved from place to place, never feeling truly at home. I had to adapt to new environments, new schools, new faces, without the comforting presence of a mother to guide me. It was a lonely and isolating experience, but it also taught me to be self-reliant and independent. I had to learn to rely on myself, to trust my own instincts and judgment. The absence of my mother also forced me to confront my own vulnerabilities and insecurities. I had to grapple with feelings of abandonment and rejection, learning to cope with the emotional scars left by her absence. But through i...
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