I quit my job when my mother was diagnosed with a rare cancer. Now, I'm prioritizing making memories with her.

Courtesy of Minreet Kaur

"Are you sisters?" It's one of the questions I always get asked when I am out with my mom, as we sound and look alike. It's a charming compliment, since my she has always been more than a mother to me — she's my best friend. I can talk to her about anything, I genuinely enjoy hanging out with her, she loves to laugh, and at 74, she's still young at heart.