The author recounts a promise made to her daughter in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown to take her to Paris for her 13th birthday. Despite financial struggles and the challenges that arise as her daughter reaches teenage years, including behavioral issues, the trip serves as a pivotal moment to reconnect and reset their relationship. As the date approaches, the mother faces difficulties with her daughter’s new friends and the social pressures they bring, but remains committed to their Parisian adventure for the sake of their bond.
Four years later, she turned 13 and immediately asked, 'So, are we going to Paris?' I couldn't disappoint her.
I had just bought a new house, was raising two teenagers as a single mother on one income, and was not financially stable enough to take an international trip.
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