Newsletter #176

🔊 Happy Mother's Day ❤️

“But there's a story behind everything. How a picture got on a wall. How a scar got on your face. Sometimes the stories are simple, and sometimes they are hard and heartbreaking. But behind all your stories is always your mother's story, because Her's is where yours begin.”

— Mitch Albom, For One More Day

There’s no such thing as a self-made artist, entrepreneur, or creative. Behind every person chasing a dream is usually someone who sacrificed comfort, time, sleep, stability, or personal ambition to make that pursuit possible. For many of us, that person was our mother. Whether it was emotional support, financial help, rides to sessions, or simply creating a safe environment to grow, those sacrifices matter more than we often acknowledge in real time. As creatives, it’s easy to become so consumed by our own vision that we forget the people who helped carry us toward it.

A lot of the courage we credit ourselves for was first modeled or protected by our parents. The ability to take risks, stay patient during uncertainty, and discern who we are often begins with the care, discipline, or love we experienced growing up. Even in situations where parents weren’t perfect, many artists are still fueled by lessons learned through hardship, absence, or survival. Our environments shape how we respond to pressure long before the world ever hears our music. That’s why acknowledging our parents isn’t weakness—it’s awareness. Somebody, somewhere, contributed to the emotional foundation that allows us to keep going when things look rocky.

In an industry obsessed with image and independence, people love the idea of being “self-made” because it sounds powerful, but every opportunity we’re able to pursue often comes from sacrifices we didn’t fully understand at the time. Many parents quietly put their own dreams, rest, or financial stability on hold so their children could have options they never had. The least we can do is acknowledge it with honesty and appreciation while they’re still here to receive it. Success means more when you remember who helped you sustain long enough to reach it.

Happy Mother's Day to everyone, and a special shout-out to my mom for teaching me how to chase my dreams and deal with the challenges of raising a dream chaser!

— Jeff Diggs, Jr.

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