After my mom died, I found it harder to be present for my own kids

"Being the youngest of six and having already lost my father at the age of 7, my bond with my mother was exceptionally strong. Over the years, I leaned on her for advice on everything and never made a major decision without her input. From home remedies for my children's illnesses to finding balance in a busy life with three kids, she stayed at the center of my world with her guidance and steady support."

"Ammi, as I lovingly called her, lived a life filled with challenges, but her strength stayed firm. She became a widow at a young age and raised six of us on her own. She managed the home, the responsibilities, and her own losses. It felt like she never had a pause from hardship, but she moved through each phase with calm determination."

I was the youngest of six and lost my father at seven, which forged a very strong bond with my mother. I depended on her advice for major decisions, from home remedies for my children's illnesses to balancing life with three kids. She raised six children alone after becoming a young widow, managing household responsibilities and losses with calm determination. I lived near her and my children adored their grandmother; her presence provided stability and comfort. She unexpectedly suffered a massive brain stroke while visiting my sister, slipped into a coma, entered hospice care, and passed away. I now draw on her values and lessons to guide my parenting.

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