I sometimes wish the two most important women in my life were closer. There’s no conflict between them just distance. My mom often reaches out, calling to check on her and the kids, trying in her quiet way to stay connected. I can see the effort and the openness, and it makes me wish that closeness could grow from it. I don’t blame anyone. I just wish things felt warmer, easier, more like family instead of formality. Because a part of my heart will always hope they can one day be truly close.