In this intimate conversation, I sit down with my 78-year-old mother as she shares her story of resilience, sacrifice, and love. A first-generation immigrant who arrived in the U.S. in the 1980s, she worked long hours in a garment factory to provide a better future for her children. She opens up about her dreams, disappointments, and the quiet strength that carried her through a difficult marriage and crushed hopes. Now a proud grandmother—and recently, a great-grandmother—she reflects on the heartbreaks and joys that shaped her life. This is her voice, her journey, in her own words.
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