'Mama'

To some, it is just a word. To many, it makes a world of difference.

To me, it brings immeasurable joy. A simple word with a powerful meaning. It adds to my sense of being, my worth, makes me feel special, loved and important. It is sweet-sounding, almost poetic. It stirs up emotions I didn’t think I had in me. It intimidates me, making me shaky and unconfident, pushing me to question my capabilities. But this is who I am now. It is what defines me.