I am a sister to 3, a friend to many, a role model to some and a confidante to few. All of which are just snippets of the many remarkable bridges I’ve built in my life thus far, all of which I am extremely proud. But none as strong neither is there none that I am more proud of than the sturdy bridge Mother and I built together.

My mother is a woman of many admirable qualities. She is everything to me that I am to others. In my eyes, we are one in the same. We hurt about the same things, we laugh at the same jokes, we think alike and I could go on and on but you get my point! She and I share such a wonderful bond. I think we leave people a bit confused sometimes, because we communicate more like sisters as opposed to mother and daughter. I speak to her about school, my blog, boyfriends, relationships, friends, fashion and we even discuss the news. We try to call each other every day, sometime with our schedules and the time difference it gets a little hard, but we do try. Hardly ever do we go a week without speaking to each other at least six times. We try very hard to keep in touch.

Family is very important to me. Therefore, it’s no surprise that I hold my mother in very high regard. It’s easy for me to remain grounded, sane and humble always even when things may seem to not go the way I plan or anticipate, because I can express my every emotion to my mother. We know each other so well that even when something is up with me she could sense it even before I say it.

Growing up my mother made sure she taught us what was wrong from what was right and she was sure to reward or punish us accordingly as well. Now that I’m older it’s still a matter of telling me what’s wrong and right, only now she allows me to make my own mistakes and reminds me of them. What can I say, she keeps me in check. I’ve got brothers and sisters who look up to, and so I understand that giving up and giving in are not options. I have to be strong and set an example for them to follow. In everything I do, I remember them. She has given me enough space to make my own mistakes so I have grown into a fine young lady. I think as an individual, as a sister and all those other things the bond that my mother and I share and the values she has instilled in me from a very young age, plays an instrumental role.

She is a mother worth having. I can’t imagine life without her. I can be such a forgetful person, a bit unorganized too but she ALWAYS keeps me in check, even from halfway across the globe. Even though we can’t see each other every day, for obvious reasons, the bond is still very much there. I think sometimes daughters and mothers misunderstand each other, and that’s normal. However, the true test is realising that it’s natural and that agreeing to disagree is key.

Society has the concept of the single-parent family largely misconstrued. I see nothing dysfunctional about our family. Danielle, Andre and I grew up and are growing up beautifully, thank you. Andre isn’t old enough to understand his family yet, but Danielle and I realise that things were meant to be this way. Excuse my language but screw what statistics and studies say about the single-parent family, Geraldine and all her kids are living well. My household was and still is very strong. It was the best home I could ask for, I’ve got the best family too.

Mommy if you’re reading now, which I’m sure you are, I think it takes an exceptional woman to raise three kids on her own and managing a full time career. I love you without limits, unconditionally, for everything you’ve done for D, Dre and myself. Mommy you are the epitome of strength. You are everything I strive to be! LOVE YOU MOMMY and I miss you too, can’t wait to see you soon!!!!!!!!

I am Ms. Zindzi, proud daughter of Geraldine Anne-Marie Pitt and I’m positive we’ve built a bridge that can weather anything!