Mother’s Day is celebrated in much of the world in May, and while there are countless incredible mothers, there are also other mother figures who shape our lives. For Marie, that includes her paternal grandmother, Noriko, who taught her many of the philosophies and rituals she uses today as a mother herself.

Today on the site, Marie pays tribute to her grandmother and shares some personal childhood photos.

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