It makes me sad that we live in a world where saying “I just want to be a mother” is sometimes seen as small or unambitious. But to me, being a mom is the most meaningful, challenging, and rewarding job there is, and I’m not ashamed to say that motherhood is my priority. I’ve wanted to be a mom since I was a little girl. And now that I have Tala, I know this is exactly what I was meant to do. Every single day here on Siargao Island, between the waves and the coconut trees, she teaches me somethi