For me, already being part of a single parent household and knowing it was just me and my mom, you'd would wake up times and hope that the next day you'd be able to be alongside your mother because she was out trying to make sure that I was taken care of. But all I cared about was her being home.

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This quote highlights the experience of growing up in a single-parent household. The speaker, who was raised by their mother, reflects on the daily struggles and longing for her presence. Despite their mother's sacrifice and dedication to providing for them, all the speaker truly desired was to have her physically present at home. This conveys the importance of emotional support and the deep connection between a child and their parent, emphasizing the role of parental presence and its impact on a child's well-being.

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