Mia was devastated. She couldn’t understand why her mom had kept such a huge secret. As anger flared up, she demanded an explanation. Her mom, tearfully, said she wanted to protect Mia from seeing her in this weakened state. But Mia reassured her mom that she could never be a burden, that she was there for her, no matter what.

Mia moved in with her mom to care for her, and together, they spent her mom’s final days reminiscing, sharing laughter and tears. When her mom passed, Mia was by her side, holding onto their last moments together. Though losing her mom was heartbreaking, Mia realized that love is about showing up, even in the hardest times, and being there when it matters most.