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To All Those Mothers In The World, Thank You For Your Wisdom

Thank you, mom

Oneyris Lopez

May 10, 2020

The State University of New York at Stony Brook

To All Those Mothers In The World, Thank You For Your Wisdom

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"Family is everything."

"Protect your loved ones."

"Get along with your family, even if you hate them."

"Love your children unconditionally."

"Don't spoil your kids all the way, know when to say "No"."

"Never forget where you came from."

"Don't forget your family traditions."

"Do not give into men."

"Do not waste time with a man that does not appreciate you."

"You can't always rely on men."

"Marry someone for love not for money. "

"Please don't get knocked up at a early age."

"You are a lady, don't play around with boys."

"A condom won't save you from making a baby."

"Be wise in who you chose as your friends."

"Don't party 24/7, try to have an actual life."

"Always carry pepper spray in your bag."

"Follow you heart."

"Never lose faith."

"Believe in God and trust in his plan."

"Always be grateful. "

"Teach your kids to seek and love Jesus."

"Remember and teach your kids, God comes first before anything,"

"Go to church and be involved."

"Have manners and respect."

"Treat people the way you want to be treated."

"Respect your elders."

"Do the best that you can, no mater what you do."

"Speak up, let your voice be heard."

"Don't give up."

"Live in the moment."

"Strive to be better."

"See the good in people."

"Don't take things personally."

"Give more than you get."

"Enjoy those special moments."

"Notice the little things."

"Do everything with enthusiasm."

"Be yourself."

"Don't forget to pay your rent or mortgage."

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To All Those Mothers In The World, Thank You For Your Wisdom

Thank you, mom

In This Article:

"Family is everything."

"Protect your loved ones."

"Get along with your family, even if you hate them."

"Love your children unconditionally."

"Don't spoil your kids all the way, know when to say "No"."

"Never forget where you came from."

"Don't forget your family traditions."

"Do not give into men."

"Do not waste time with a man that does not appreciate you."

"You can't always rely on men."

"Marry someone for love not for money. "

"Please don't get knocked up at a early age."

"You are a lady, don't play around with boys."

"A condom won't save you from making a baby."

"Be wise in who you chose as your friends."

"Don't party 24/7, try to have an actual life."

"Always carry pepper spray in your bag."

"Follow you heart."

"Never lose faith."

"Believe in God and trust in his plan."

"Always be grateful. "

"Teach your kids to seek and love Jesus."

"Remember and teach your kids, God comes first before anything,"

"Go to church and be involved."

"Have manners and respect."

"Treat people the way you want to be treated."

"Respect your elders."

"Do the best that you can, no mater what you do."

"Speak up, let your voice be heard."

"Don't give up."

"Live in the moment."

"Strive to be better."

"See the good in people."

"Don't take things personally."

"Give more than you get."

"Enjoy those special moments."

"Notice the little things."

"Do everything with enthusiasm."

"Be yourself."

"Don't forget to pay your rent or mortgage."

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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

The struggle bus is real.

1. Child prodigies:

2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

3. That anxiety that takes over before every performance:

4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!