I take a high level of pride in my last name because I was always taught it represented our family as a whole. Whenever someone says “Alex Keller” is not a good person, they are shaming my entire family and that isn't something I should bring upon us. On the contrast my mother, hailing from Detroit, taught me about standing up for what is right and having my voice heard. Many social issues such as racism or homophobia were never really a problem for me. I literally didn't even know things like that existed till I got to intermediate school.
I bought her a hot-water heater, and another one when it wore out…They were tiny things, inconsequential things. I did them because I was supposed to, because it was my turn to do things for her, and because I was trying to make up for any wrong I had ever done her.” (Bragg, pg. 151) His mother made many sacrifices for her boys when she was growing up, and Bragg was compassionate to his mother. He loved her so much and wanted her to live a comfortable life. This can strike a note with most readers, as most people feel attached to their mothers and would do anything to make them happy.
Smith’s strengths are her loyalty, tenacity, and work ethics. She will still be anyone that she has placed in her circle and her family. She keeps going despite the hurdles and obstacles. Even though her husband had a lot of money and wanted her to just stay at home and raise the children, she insisted that she work and have her own money. She states that she doesn’t necessarily like working but she likes the fact that she works and can support herself and her children if needed.
Half the Woman By: Tori Clark She was a mother, a sister, an aunt, a hard worker, and my great-grandmother, but most of all, she was and still is the biggest influence in how I live my life. She has shaped my life in many ways; she taught me to be nice to everyone, appreciate what you have and never be selfish because you won’t always be here in this world. She also taught me to work hard in school and in the outside world, and to no matter what to never give up. She didn’t necessarily teach me how to do these things or sit down and have a talk with me about never giving up it’s just something I picked up from the long life she lived. Melvie Magdalene "Maggie" Johnson worked hard her whole life.
Mama finally stands up to Dee and realizes the beauty in Maggie. Mama is a simple woman. She has worked hard her entire life and has done the best to support her family. Although Mama may not agree with Dee, it seems as if she is caught up in Dee’s opinions and behavior. Almost as if she wants to be enough for Dee because she knows she never has been.
Everything Harley does in her life is for her child, no matter what circumstances occur. When Harley found out she was pregnant for her first child, her life changed. During Harley’s first two years of high school years she was never categorized as the popular girl, but she did have numerous amounts of friends. Harley is extremely sociable
I find her strong because she takes responsibility for hunting the food for supper and making sure her family has all their needs. She’s also very strong because during the games, she allows nothing to stop her from surviving. Including, boys, emotion, and the thought of her family being in danger back home. I can relate to the way she feels because I feel like I’ve overcome a lot of obstacles with not having my parents in my life and having to provide for myself. Like her I had to somewhat grow up without a father figure and become the “mom” of the household.
My grandmother and I had a great relationship where I could tell her anything, we could go shopping or out to eat together. Whenever I got in trouble my grandmother was always there to reprimand me, but also be kind and caring and assure me that she still cared and loved me even though I was in trouble. My mother and I had a total opposite relationship where I always felt anything I did was never enough for her and she never saw the good I would do or appreciate it. As a result I tended to not be around my mother a lot or be able to confide in her at all. I resented her and did not feel like she was a true parent because she was always yelling or correcting me about something I would do wrong.
I don’t want to have kids when I am too old, I want to be able to watch them get married and have kids. I see my mother when she is with my niece and becoming a grandparent was one of the most joyful days of her life, I would love to experience that. I have had ups and downs through-out my life, but going through those obstacles has made me the sturdy person I am today. Going through my parent’s divorce, being in a long distance relationship and living in a rotary schedule between both parents has left me with emotional stiffness that I would by no means take
Life Experiences and Goals By: Wendy Cook PSY 202 Instructor: Janet Cagley October 24, 2012 Introduction: Thesis: This is a story based on my life lessons and experiences resulting to the influence and molding of myself in becoming the strong, independent, successful woman I am today. Family and life during childhood. I was a middle child of three and the only girl. Being the middle child helped me to develop great social skills when it came to playing with other children. My mother became a widow at a very young age leaving her to raise three young children on her own.