Mary DeVries
1 min readMay 11, 2021

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I really like this piece. The mother daughter bond can be a rocky one even with strong love on both sides. You are probably right about it just not getting a ton of views. Just for reference, I have had stories curated that do views and reads even lower than these. Sometimes it's just bad timing.

You could strengthen the opening. You start by saying it is a wonderful thing your mom had a image of what her daughter should be like but the entire rest of your piece is about you rejecting that image. If you are trying to be sarcastic make that clearer. If you are trying to be geniune, ask yourself if you are being honest with yourself.

I'd consider starting with a clear statement of your main point. You really build up steam by the third paragraph. Consider flipping the structure. Start with the conflict, then go back to how much you value how she raised you.

Online writing reward a quick grab much more than a slow build.

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Mary DeVries
Mary DeVries

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I delight, despair and write about a life lived around the world. Fueled by Yorkshire Gold tea.

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