October Reflections: Honoring the Women Who Shaped Me
There are many reasons why October is so special to me. The crisp air, the golden light, the colorful foliage is the season that feels alive with change.
But more than that, October holds deep personal meaning. It’s the birth month of two remarkable women who shaped who I am: my maternal grandmother and my mother.
Today, my mother would have been 106 years old. I often say that it’s their Irish working women lineage that most defined me. I carry many of their better habits with me every day, grateful for the foundation they built and the values they passed down.
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