Relationships are important to me because you learn
a lot about yourself and the person you’re in a relationship with. Relationships help you take a good look at
yourself and help you understand who you really are. I feel like you first have to know yourself
before you can truly have a positive relationship with someone else. There are
several people in my life that I have positive relationships with. This section
is dedicated to the main people in my life who helped mold and shape me into
the beautiful woman I am today. I am an only child. My mother
raised me as a single parent until I was 12.
I knew my biological father, but he was never around during my
childhood. My mom married my step-father
(pictured below), and he is the father figure that has been in my life.
My mom has been my rock. She has given me so much guidance
throughout the years. We have a bond that can’t ever be broken. If it wasn’t for her,
I wouldn’t be able to be the nurturing mother I am
to my girls.
Mom & Dad
My mom has five sisters. They are pictured below. My
aunts are all like sisters to me. I can laugh and talk with them about
anything. They all gave me advice when I got married, and had my first
child. I am so thankful to have all of these ladies in my life. The
relationships formed with my aunts have truly made me appreciate and value life and family.
Aunt Savannah, Aunt Ednalene, Aunt Dorothy, Aunt Gennetter, Mom, Aunt Jackie
This
last section is dedicated to my wonderful husband (pictured below). Our
relationship started when we met in college in 1999. We got married in
2003. He has been my biggest supporter next to my mom. If it wasn't for
him, I wouldn't have the patience I have today. Our relationship has
taught me to communicate, listen, trust and be honest no matter the
outcome. I am the only child so it was hard to open up and let him be the
provider for me. I was so used to doing everything on my own. He
has truly made me a better person.
It
hasn't been easy having positive relationships over the years. The good
thing about family is we can agree to disagree and still be close as if nothing
ever happened. The experiences that we shared has only made us
stronger. I feel like these positive relationships will impact my work in
early childhood because I can adapt and adjust to any situation. I am now
a better listener, and I can take criticism with no hard feelings.
Candice,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your relationships! It is a great thing to have so many people offer you support and love throughout your life. Your husband seems to have helped you to accept support and criticism. I have had difficulty with that in the past, too. It's hard to give up something that you love to be in control of. But, it also feels good to let go of it when you trust the person doing it for you. - Joyce
Candice,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your post. Like you, I am very close with my mother. Our relationship is very important to me. Having positive relationships are very important to have Whether we ant to admit it or not, they influence who we are. The key is to have more positve relationsips than negative ones. Great job!
Mary