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Submitted to Contest #144
My mom was a quiet woman. Her composure was always stoic, and she made sure to keep me and my siblings in a straight, well-kept line. She went to her 9-5 job every day where she worked in human resources. Dealt with work conflicts, rules, and unhappy customers every single day. Started each morning at 7:00 am with a cup of coffee with a splash of cream and oatmeal with brown sugar and berries. Her life was a well-practiced routine. I only saw her break it when we went on vacation or someone had a soccer game or a doctor’s appointment. S...
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