Hi there; I couldn't post in the teen section; saw that you lived in Italy; been there a few times, in the north, around Ventimiglia, in Liguria region. For ppl that speak some French, or Spanish, Italian can be more straightforward to understand; so do you remember any Italian?
Interesting your mom was in the navy; she sounds like she has experienced a lot in her life. If she was in the navy, then maybe she acquired the almost 'obligatory' tattoo at that period? anchor, etc., kind of links in with Hebrews 6.19, 'anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast'.
Blessings.