Orphaned Teen Becomes Nurse, Fulfilling Her Mother's Legacy
Eyewitness News ABC7NYApril 7, 20252 min1,840 views
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- 💔 Molly Gom is set to graduate from nursing school, overcoming immense personal tragedy.
- 🎓 She will receive her nursing degree from New York Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences this spring.
Overcoming Profound Loss
- 😔 Molly lost her father to a terminal illness and dementia while she was in high school.
- 💔 Four years later, her mother, a nurse who worked on the front lines during the pandemic, died from COVID-19.
- 🌃 At just 18 years old, Molly became an orphan with no siblings to support her.
Following in Her Mother's Footsteps
- 👩⚕️ Inspired by her mother's dedication, Molly decided to pursue a career in nursing.
- ✨ She aims to care for others with the empathy and compassion shaped by her own difficult experiences.
- 🌟 Teachers describe her as driven, motivated, and a natural advocate for herself and her patients.
Parents' Legacy and Future
- 💪 Molly credits her father for her strong will and confidence.
- 🎓 She believes her parents, who set her educational journey in motion, will be present in spirit at her graduation.
- 🎯 Her mother's advice to
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