My mom's coping mechanism was to be strong and resilient. She is very compassionate and nonjudgmental.

Young children especially are receiving so much of the world through their ears and their eyes, particularly if they're pre-literate. So engaging them with sound, particularly sound that stirs them emotionally because of the sequence of notes, will make them pay attention.

Mom was never self-pitying. She was ferociously focused on making sure that everyone understood that she knew how fortunate she has been.

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