93Q Extra Ordinary Moms Winner #4

Kayden writes: My mother inspires me not just to be like her, but to become the kind of person this world desperately needs more of. She uses her voice and vision to create real and lasting impact in her community through both her work and her everyday actions. She works in the children’s mental health field, and every single day she goes far beyond what is required of her. She shows other women that strength and compassion can exist together. She encourages them to speak up, to trust their instincts, and to believe in their abilities. She does not compete with other women. She uplifts them.She offers guidance, reassurance, and honesty. She reminds women that they are capable, even when they doubt themselves. She teaches me to lead with kindness, to be thoughtful, and to always give back when we can. She has been the greatest role model I could have ever asked for. Most importantly, she shows me how to rise after every fall. No matter how hard life becomes, she gets back up. Because of her, I know that as long as you refuse to give up, you can survive anything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.