Liberté Chan Instagram – Mother’s Day is a mixed bag of emotions for me. To all the mothers out there, Happy Mother’s Day. For those without a mom to celebrate in person, I feel you.
My mom ruled the roost with an iron fist. She was the ultimate Tiger Mom, filling my childhood with back-to-back activities, expecting me to excel in everything from competitive sports, school and later, my professional career.
While she expected a lot, she also provided a lot in terms of support and education so I could succeed. She loved hard, but in an unconventional way, without hugs and “I love you’s,”and instead, with food and extravagant trips and experiences around the world.
She taught me that a woman can do anything she sets her mind to and that preparation is key, presentation is everything, always leave things better than the way you found them, take advantage of opportunities, not people, and you should never stop learning (she completed her Masters at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy in Integrated Design, Business and Technology while going through chemotherapy and was posthumously honored with a degree).
At 5 feet tall, 95 pounds, she was the strongest woman I ever met. Her creativity in design was evident in every aspect of her life. I’m so grateful for the life lessons and opportunities she gave me and I know I’ll see her again once I cross over to the other side.
💛 you mom
Your little 🐉 | Posted on 12/May/2024 20:41:39
