her) is the very epitome of that. when people tell me I am a good daughter for taking my mother around, and translating for her, i feel like it is not a choice, its a duty. just something i have to do like shower, and eat. it is a part of me. she took care of me for 18 years, i think i can return the favor. and in a way, maybe it makes me closer to my dad, as i have sort of taken his place, in that r