25 People Share the Things They Admire the Most About Their Moms

"My mother immigrated from Iran to the United States when she was just 23 years old to escape oppression. She traveled across the world, away from her family, determined to not only give herself a better life but to ensure her future children a life filled with opportunity. To leave your family, your friends, and your home and start over in a country where you don't speak the language takes immense strength. Today, I am the same age as my mother when she left home. I am pursuing my passion because my mother has given me the greatest gift of all – freedom." — Rayna