Nicole Johnson had never seen the photos her cousin sent her before. Courtesy Nicole JohnsonWe reconnected, and I was reminded of my childhoodWhen we finally caught up, Rosemary told me she had married, which was why I hadn't recognized her last name. The photos Nicole Johnson's cousin sent her are the only photos she has of herself with her mother. Courtesy Nicole JohnsonThe pictures came a week or so after we had talked. AdvertisementNicole Johnson says getting the old family photos felt like receiving a gift.

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Persons: Rosemary, I'd, Rosemary's, Nicole Johnson, Nicole Johnson's, Esther, wouldn't, — Organizations: Service, Facebook Locations: California