Raising a teenager is like watching your heart grow wings. From toddler tantrums to deep conversations in Adoration, this heartfelt reflection explores the beauty, heartbreak, and unspoken joy of parenting through the storm and light of teenage years.

In this birthday tribute to my mom Joyce, I reflect on the wild, passionate, powerful relationship we share full of strength, wisdom, humor, and love. Through her example, I learned to survive, thrive, and dream big. She's given me everything and I’m still learning from her.