My mom died when I was 19. She fought a 10-year battle with breast cancer, refusing treatment, dying at home. The details are too awful to describe. These are the things she never knew about me: • I graduated from UC Berkeley • I have a Master’s Degree from UCLA • I have two amazing kids • I married a wonderful guy • I miss her every day. Every single day. There was a lot she did know about me: • I loved her and still do. Always will. • I didn’t want her to die. I begged her not to die • I’d make it without her. … [Read more...]