My mother was
my first country,
The first place I
ever lived.
—Nayyirah Waheed, “lands” from ‘Salt’

Happy Mother's Day. You all have different stories and different strengths - unique traits and ways of being that make you beautiful. I've watched you through my lens and many of you in my life - you inspire me with your unstoppable love. To those who've lost moms or children - my heart aches with you on today and everyday. There is nothing like a mothers love. To the single moms out there - you are incredible. To those who long to be moms - I hope with you today. To those who love others like a mother, thank you. You are the teachers, the aunties, the grannies, the friends. The world is a better place with mama's in it. And last but by no means least - to the greatest mom, Bernadette Arde: I love you deeply.