health

March 14, 2026

My mother’s best advice: go in to bat for the ones you love

She wasn’t a great one for dispensing wisdom. Instead, she fought for me whenever I most needed it

My mother’s best advice: go in to bat for the ones you love

TL;DR

  • The author's mother was not one for dispensing advice but was a fierce advocate for her child.
  • The mother fought for the author's education, challenging doctors and institutions.
  • Her support was often behind the scenes, with the author only realizing the extent of her efforts years later.
  • The mother's approach allowed the author to make mistakes and learn from them, with her intervention being discreet.
  • The author feels they have inherited this trait of fighting for loved ones.
  • The relationship with the mother had a 'psychic' element, with them often thinking of each other simultaneously.

Continue reading the original article

Made withNostr