Jessica, this is an absolutely outstanding piece. One of the best I've read here on Medium. I can't wait to dive into more of your work.

This was literary, was elegant, understated, you let the story do the work without overindulging the language. Just beautifully done. And the way you discuss life through the lenses of yourself and your mother, juxtaposed in time and place.

Really a remarkable work. This is great writing.