My mom has by far been the most influential and most important person in my life. I do not believe that there is another person in this world who has cared for me, inspired me, motivated me and taught me like my mother has. I truly would not be the person I am today without my mother's love and affections, along with her life lessons and dedication to my family. She always acts out of selflessness, which is one of her most admirable qualities. I aspire to be as great of a woman as she is one day.
My mother had several struggles in her childhood, with multiple traumatic experiences that I will not go in to. From what I know, I would compare her youth to that of Cinderella's. She was always cooking and cleaning for a wretched family, but consistently staying positive despite her "difficult situation" (to put it mildly.) I know my mom does not like to discuss her childhood much, but I believe the times that she has talked to me about it is when I have the most insight in to her soul. The times when she talks about her youth is healing for her and learning for me. She sets the perfect example for me to see that no matter what life hands you, you must make something out of it that works, instead of drowning in your own sorrows.
She has also always provided me with the best advice in any situation, and she does so without judging. She has helped me get through so many tough times, and I can always talk to her like a best friend, and get the advice of a mother. I hope to have the same relationship with my future children one day. My mother has never once abandoned me on any level, and even in situations when she knows I may be making an ill decision, she sticks behind me and advises me anyways, knowing that even if I have to learn the hard way, that I will learn, and she will be there if I fall a few times before I do. A specific occurrence I can recall is when I was a senior in high school looking into colleges. I had my heart set on going to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and majoring in Fashion Design. She took me to countless interviews with school directors and several campus tours. However, my mom knew that an Associate’s degree in Design is not what would really be best for me. She believed very strongly in my talent as a writer, and wanted me to pursue getting a Bachelors degree. And, of course, she was right, because I cannot imagine doing anything else but working on a journalism major at CBU.
My mom is my role model, my advisor, my support system, and the most influential person in my life. She makes a difference in my life every day and will continue to do so as long as her beautiful soul blesses this earth.
