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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

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.
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