"One of the oddities about being Judy Garland's daughter was that everyone treated my mother with such awe that they would never have asked me the normal questions kids get about their moms"

Lorna Luft, child of the late Judy Garland, reviews the distinct experience of growing up with a mother who was so precious and respected by the public. She notes that individuals would treat her mom with such respect that they would never ask her the very same questions that other children would get inquired about their mothers. This created an odd dynamic for Luft, as she was not able to have the same conversations about her mom that other kids had. She was unable to share stories about her mother's everyday life, or request recommendations on how to handle certain circumstances. Rather, she was met a sense of awe and affection that made it challenging to connect with her mother on a more individual level. Despite this, Luft still treasures the memories she has of her mother and the unique bond they shared.