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With just one sentence from a stranger, this mom's identity crisis was averted

Mary Amato worked harder than ever after she quit her job to become a stay-at-home mom. She loved it, but she felt ashamed until a stranger helped her confront those feelings.
Mary Amato with her kids in 1995.

This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series from the Hidden Brain team about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else.


Mary Amato was having an identity crisis. She quit her job and became a stay-at-home mother after

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