What is love, “a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.”  Love comes in many forms. As a child, we think of the soft, tender love that sits amongst family. As an adolescent, we think of our rich friendships that are filled with late-night talks. As adults, we think of our romantic relationships that form foundations of growth, beauty, and struggle.  The choice to love not found in common ties of biology is where I often land when thinking about love.  I found pieces of myself in each person who has shown me love and understanding.  The person that I think of most often holds the title Mom, Ann, also…