My Classmates Teased Me for Being a Pastor’s Daughter – But My Graduation Speech Silenced the Entire Hall

you shouldn’t have used your money for that.”

Her face changed then. Softer. Steadier.

“I should have.”

“Mom, I know what it cost you.”

I shook my head. “That was for you.”

“It was always for us.”

I covered my mouth with my hand.

Jane leaned closer. “Mom, I know what it cost you.”

I looked away.

She kept going. “I saw the shoes you kept repairing. I saw you continue reading …