In truth, I am a single mother. But I don't feel alone at all in parenting my daughter. Krishna has a whole other side of her family who loves her, too. And so Krishna is parented by me, but also by her grandmother and aunts and cousins and uncles and friends.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the concept of extended family and community in parenting. Despite being a single mother, the speaker doesn't feel alone because her daughter, Krishna, is surrounded by the love and support of her grandmother, aunts, cousins, uncles, and friends. It highlights the idea that parenting extends beyond just one individual and that a child can benefit from the care and influence of multiple family members and close relationships.

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