04/07/2025
Today, my firstborn turns 20.
How is that even possible?
It feels like just yesterday I held him in my arms for the very first time—terrified, in awe, and completely clueless about what it meant to be a mom.
Becoming his mother changed everything.
I had no idea what I was doing, but I knew one thing: I loved him more than I ever thought possible.
And that love became my guide.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve learned so much—not just about parenting, but about myself.
✨ I learned that love can expand endlessly.
✨ I learned how to forgive myself after the countless mistakes.
✨ I learned that growth often comes from the hardest moments.
✨ And I discovered the woman I wanted to become—not just for him, but for me.
Being a mom has been the greatest personal development journey of my life.
Today, I celebrate my 20-year-old with immense pride and gratitude…
But I also celebrate this journey—the one that’s stretched me, shaped me, softened me, and strengthened me.
If you’re in the messy middle of motherhood, just know: you’re growing too. 💛