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Teenager's essay that made English teacher cry has TikTok 'sobbing'
A teen’s heartwrenching essay that made her professor cry has gone viral on TikTok leaving readers “sobbing”. Teenager Ryan Harman penned the personal essay when she was just 18 years old after losing her mother to cancer. The TikTok has been viewed almost 7 million times and racked up 1 million likes as Harman shared screenshots of the story she penned about her mother’s untimely death. Harman’s heartbreaking story began with her explaining that her mother had been diagnosed with Sarcoma cancer in January 2021. At the time, Harman explained, her mum made it her mission to be around to see her children graduate and attend prom. The TikToker wrote: “She never asked the doctors for a time expectancy, she wanted to live the best she could with her 3 children and her husband. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter “My mom had a goal from the start, to watch me go to my senior prom and to see me and my sister, Madeline, walk across the stage at graduation. She achieved both of those goals.” As her mother’s condition worsened, Harman described the agony of knowing she was going to lose her mother, writing: “My heart shattered into a million pieces.” Harman recalled being by her mother’s side almost constantly towards the end and feeling a sense of “relief” when the final moment came that “my mom passed away just the way she wanted to and I knew she wasn’t in pain anymore”. The essay left other TikTokers in tears, with many in the comments commenting on how proud her mother would be of her. “I can’t stop crying,” one person commented. Another said: “Beautifully written, I know she is so proud of you.” Someone else wrote: “I’m sobbing.” One TikToker commented: “This has me ugly crying right now, you’re so strong. I know your mom is so proud of who you’ve become.” Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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'The Walking Dead: Dead City' Episode 3 Review: Negan goes into full dad mode with Ginny
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Nitrojerry Returns to Fortnite for 4th July
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10 of the best affordable gifts for dads of all ages
Because he’s worth it – make your dad feel like the champ he is with a little something to go with the Father’s Day card…. 1. Hotel Chocolat Father’s Day H-Box, £14.95, Hotel Chocolat From Champagne Truffles to Going Nuts and Mousse au Chocolat, these decadent chocs are bound to delight. 2. Gentlemen’s Hardware Beard Survival Kit, £20, John Lewis Best beard grooming begins with the essentials: a nourishing beard wash, scented beard oil infused with an earthy Oak Moss fragrance (worth a kiss), and an angled wooden beard comb to keep everything just so. 3. M&S Collection Personalised Cotton Poplin Baseball Cap, £19.50, Marks & Spencer With the option of three initials, this personalised baseball cap will definitely get his seal of approval. Cuts out glare as well as giving protection from the sun’s rays. 4. Rainbow Toast Wonderful Dad ½ Pint Mug, £16.10 (was £23), Emma Bridgewater Job done… when it’s finally his turn to kick back and relax, a rewarding cuppa will taste that much nicer when he’s reminded by ‘loving’ wording: Bad Jokes, Terrible Dancing, Wonderful Dad – on the front; Flustered Chef, Sports Addict, Kind Taxi Driver – on the back; and most importantly, Love You Dad – inside. 5. LEGO Speed Champions 007 Aston Martin DB5 (76911), £20, Moonpig Car fanatics and Bond fans will be onto a winner with this No Time To Die model kit. Special features include James Bond mini-figure, swanky silver-coloured wire alloy wheel inserts and four sets of interchangeable number plates from different Bond movies. 6. Arber Eau de Toilette, £20, (100ml), The Body Shop Give him the gift of a gorgeous fragrance with top woody notes, core of coriander and mint, and a touch of citrus to stir the senses. 7. Three Pack BBQ Socks Set, £15, FatFace One for the BBQ King, those marinades and burgers will taste that much more delicious when he dons these sizzling socks. 8. Just Spices Gin-Making Kit, £49.99, Just Spices With gin palaces in season, surely the best way to spice up his G&T is with a bunch of botanicals he’s tailored himself. Includes equipment, spices and creative recipes. 9. Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper Infinite Bottle, £40, (400ml), Molton Brown Enriched with brilliant refreshing benefits, this woody-citrus body wash marries heated black pepper, woody coriander and earthy vetiver for a power shower. As an added bonus, the bottle can be topped up with a waste-reducing refill pouch when he’s reached the last drop. 10. Black Flag Selection in Father’s Day Gift Box, £43.99, Virgin Wines Featuring three bonzer wines from top regions Down Under, you can’t go wrong with these labels to love. Think a rich, round Barossa Valley shiraz cabernet, a smooth Adelaide Hills shiraz, and refreshing sémillon with delightful lemony notes to perk up his palate. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Top tips to avoid garden injuries Planning an LGBTQ+ wedding? Why inclusivity can be a driving factor for couples Amanda Holden’s most extravagant fashion from the BGT live shows
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Arm Is Set for US IPO Pricing in Test to AI Hype, China Risk
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Songwriter Cynthia Weil, who had hits with husband Barry Mann, honored at California memorial
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