Julian’s life is filled with many challenges but one is very important. “My stepmother Alice was a wonderful woman. A great mom. A wonderful wife of 31 years to my dad and she is very greatly missed,” Julian Castro said. The Castros' father now has the virus, and he is at home. Julian Castro said his father's symptoms are not bad. The brothers are crossing their fingers and expect him to be OK. “My heart also goes out to all of those families out there who have lost a loved one to Covid-19," Julian Castro said. "It’s such a tragic experience, not only because we know so many of these deaths didn't have to happen, but also the circumstances. Family members are not able to grieve and to be around their loved one in the same way that one usually would be, so it really drives home the reality of this illness." Julian Castro thinks that people should take this pandemic more seriously because lots of people are dying from this virus and one of those people was Julian’s stepmom. People should take this pandemic more seriously and wear masks, use proper sanitation, and use social distancing. Julianś mom passed away from cancer at the age of 75. Julian said that this pandemic is affecting lots of people and we should be more careful. The experience of losing a loved one is very sad and hard to overcome, because you will miss them and wish they were still here. On a friday Julianś mom passed away. Julian said that his mom was a warm and loving person. Julian Castro's mother passed away sadly which caused Julian and his brother disappointment. Julian Castro continued with his life and accomplished a lot more than he thought he would even though his mom passed away he continued.