The article reflects on the author's bittersweet memories of Mother's Day, honoring her mother who passed away in 2002. Despite a challenging life, her mother, a single parent, instilled values of hard work and responsibility in her children. The author recounts the lessons learned from her mother, particularly in cooking and caregiving. The relationship was built on love, respect, and a strong sense of duty, showing how mothers shape our identities through both joy and struggle.
Mom had lived a full life, although not always an easy one. Somehow, with her limited amount of book learning, she always managed to find decent work.
Mom had instilled in me such a tremendous sense of responsibility as the 'second lady of the house,' that I simply wanted to be the biggest help to her.
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