Kelly Roche’s mom has always disapproved of her for spending time in the sun. She continues to do it on purpose to prove a point.
Kelly Roche is pictured with her mother, who used to scold Roche for spending time in the sun. (Kelly Roche)
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The browner my skin gets, the more I love myself — despite being told otherwise.
My mom has always chided me for spending time outdoors in the
