Behind the Scenes with Mom: Alice and Olivia's Perspective

Previously

…Alice leaned into her mom’s embrace, feeling a warmth spread through her that had nothing to do with the sun. It was the warmth of being seen, of being known, of being loved for exactly who she was. She glanced at Olivia, who gave her a little wink. In that moment, surrounded by the familiar scent of laundry detergent and Mom’s perfume, Alice understood. Her mom’s love wasn't a competition. It was a vast, endless ocean, and she was floating in it, safe and cherished, just like all her siblings. And that, she realized, was a very special kind of special indeed.