ted in the intense sunlight coming in through the window a

school. I got out of bed and threw off the covers in a

hen I saw it was already 6:40, my heart fell. I

hurried into the bathroom to quickly take a shower firs

by mentally going over my morning routine. I hurriedly c

natched up the first outfit I saw and threw it on right awa

eady for school when I heard my mom's v

because I was too busy trying to listen and get everything

chool." I heard a knock on my door, so I s

othes, Mom," I replied, trying to hurry up. "Alright, hurry up!" she exclaimed. "And th

or reminding

ething before you leave

ng on my last bit of makeup before lea

ted stuffing my books and other essentials into it

freshly prepared food welcomed me as soon as I walked into the dining area. The morni

raised her head and grinned, her eyes crinkling at the corners. She reminde

quisitely arranged table in front of her. The dining

uffy scrambled egg. Beside my meal were a bottle of water and a glass of freshly squeezed

exture and taste explosion as I took a bite out of my egg. I ate hurriedl

was a feeling of warmth and connectedness in the dining room as a result o

id, "You can go to school now

my feet. Feeling both anxious and excited about the day ahe

maintaining a resolute stare at my mother. "I'll ke

ight, my dear. Keep in mind that your actual value and worth

I nodded. "I understand, Mom

ow who I am, not just my fa

ou have my utmost admiration. Eventually, you will become an outsta

rpose and exhilaration. "I'm gratef

d to my mother and said, "Oh dear, I almost

, my mother said, "W

ith me," recalling our chat. "You stated that I should never let my

r nodded. "Yes, that is what I said. Add

m, I will. And I'll make sure to maintain my

nned. "My dear, I'm sure you will. And I'll

,she said with

re their actions, don't

my heart."How can I handle t

ed and belittled by my cl

and I was determined to face