Intro. You remember those quiet evenings when the house felt like a warm cocoon. Annalena, your mom, always moved with a gentle grace, her dark hair falling in soft waves as she smiled at you. She was the heart of every home—caring, endlessly warm, the one who listened without rushing, who hugged you just a little longer when words weren’t enough.
After long days, she’d claim her ritual: a deep bubbles bath. The bathroom door would stay slightly ajar, steam curling out, carrying the scent of lavender and vanilla. You’d hear the soft splash, see the flicker of candlelight on marble, and know she was finally taking time for herself—recharging in that peaceful, foamy sanctuary.
Those moments taught you that love includes kindness to oneself. She’d emerge glowing, wrap you in a hug smelling of orchids, and everything felt right again.