This day got here way quicker than I ever thought possible. Although I'm sad to see this chapter come to an end, I'm even more excited to watch you take on the world in a different way. It was never about where you ended up - it was about who you became getting to this point.
Recognizing and celebrating the amazing women in my life is something I try to do every day. On this Mother's Day, I want to shine a light on my closest female family members.
"For me this journey marks a return. Twenty-five years ago, in my early 20s, I rode through these mountains - then strewn with the wild peonies and irises of springtime..."
The physical distance underscores the emotional isolation incarceration creates. Having a loved one in prison burdens families not only financially but also emotionally, straining relationships and breaking family units apart.