Erika sits on the bus on the way back from school
Erika Ramos
Who or what inspires you the most?
My mom definitely inspires me the most. She’s a single mom who raised three kids on her own. It’s just empowering to be raised by someone, like, just because you’re a girl doesn’t mean you can’t provide for your family. And going back to the time I had cancer she was just there for me always.
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