I think my mother taught me ...

I think my mother taught me what not to do. She put us first, always, sometimes to the detriment of herself. She encouraged me not to do that. She\'d say being a good mother isn\'t all about sacrificing; it\'s really investing and putting yourself higher on your priority list.
I think my mother taught me what not to do. She put us first, always, sometimes to the detriment of herself. She encouraged me not to do that. She'd say being a good mother isn't all about sacrificing; it's really investing and putting yourself higher on your priority list.
 Michelle Obama

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