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Dorsia and Julius Cruz As I sit down to write this essay, I can’t help but reflect on the extraordinary woman who has shaped my life in more ways than I can count: my mom. My name is Julius Isaac P. Cruz, and I’m from the island of Tinian. At thirteen years old, I’m navigating the…

Lee Ji Eun I am writing this letter not just because it’s Mother’s Day but, because I want to express my appreciation to my mom. Growing up, I had always felt a stronger connection with my dad. He had fulfilled all my wishes, he bought me everything I wanted, played with me on the weekends, and was…

Loly Ledesma Sanchez My mom always told me how ugly her hands were. How her fingers were too thick, her palms too calloused, her skin too veiny, and her hands too wrinkly. Sometimes she’d sit and stare at her hands, looking at them from her palm to her nails. Her eyes seemed indifferent, but I knew…

The My Mom’s Story contest just completed this week, and thanks to the heartfelt essays submitted by our young readers, six moms are celebrated for their love and caring ahead of Mother’s Day on May 12. Contestants from CNMI elementary, middle, and high schools were asked to use clear, concise writ…

Zihan (Jacob) Wang and Haixia Lu “开弓没有回头箭” (kai gong mei you hui tou jian). This is a phrase mentioned not only once but many times over. My mother, who is the closest person to us besides God in this world, can give up everything for us. For us, she gave up her dreams. For us, she no longer…