Personal Narrative: How Son Thiago Changed My Life

From the moment she found she was expecting a little baby whom she would call tiny, she has been there for me whenever, wherever, and however I’ve needed help. My mother is many things; Determined, Driven, Helpful… But she is also underestimated. She and my father have truly changed my life in so many ways! My mother is not just a worker, she is an incredible mom. Everything I am, and everything I do, is because of both of my parents. No matter if it is school, acting, or a pageant, my mom is always there to get me ready, give me pep talks, and all around let me know that I can accomplish my goals! Listed below are the reasons she has truly helped me.

One of the greatest influences in my life was having a single parent mother who gave birth to me at the age of seventeen and sequentially dropped out of high school. She later went back and finished, which demonstrated to me the importance of education and having a never-give-up attitude. Her determination and example greatly influenced my decision to go to college and eventually to graduate school. To be completely honest, I didn’t fully understand one aspect of the bi directional influence until a recent conversation with my mother when she informed me that me being the first in the family to graduate from college and my drive for success has caused her to continue her education even when she wants to give up. She sat back in her chair and quoted one of her favorite scriptures; “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go” (NKJV Joshua 1:9 p. 252).

Now that I am a mother it has only motivated me more to accomplish my dreams so that when my kids grow up they can say "wow" look at what my mom was able to accomplish. Knowing that I have such a great support system makes it that much better without my family backing me up I may not have been able

Growing up in a single-parent home taught me that you make sacrifices for the ones you love. My mother was the sole provider for my sister and me. I remember her working multiple jobs from when I was very young. It was not until I was older that I realized my mom was working hard to make sure that my sister and I would have a better life than she ever did. My mother never had the chance to go to college, so she made it a priority to give us the opportunity to attend college. She saw that I loved learning and encouraged me to be the best student I could be. I, in turn, made sure to work hard both in school and professionally, I wanted to make my mother proud. This background of hard work and education enthusiasm has inspired me to share encouragement

In closing, my mother is a true inspiration to me, several years ago, she began the journey of obtaining a college education she part time, while working full time to support my brother and I. Recently, she has become a full-time college student and a stay home mom. Seeing how hard my mom works helps motivate me even more for example, even though she was not exceptional in high school, however, she is a 4.0 student and has been on the honor roll ever

My mother arrived to America before I did, she left me with my father because my aunt wanted her to focus on working and not on me; I was a year old at the time. My brave mother left my abusive father when I was six, my mother is my motivation. My two brothers, my mother and I survive with each other because no matter who hurts us in the end we always have each other. I grew up with my mother always working as hard as she could, as any first generation single parent family does. What was different for us is how she would take people in. I grew up with a mother that would take acquaintances into our home who had nowhere to go, help them find a job, and she still does to this day. She'd always tell me, "if you can help someone, then do it." My need to help people began with her, but my love of science solidified my goals in life. When I took HOSA in high school, I fell in love with science. Nothing else would ever be

She planted motivation into my mind and since then those words have steered me in the right path. Witnessing her graduation and the struggle it took to get this far in school, motivated me to dream big. I often limit myself and feel like I will never accomplish my dream. My mother worked her hardest; despite her pregnancy, and still managed to graduate with her Nursing Degree. It was not simple, she faced judgment and her classmates told her she would not graduate. She did not let that stop her, and she worked hard to walk across that stage and receive her degree. The road to success may be difficult; however, in the end the prize is well worth it. Knowing this today, keeps me inspired and focused on my goals and

When I needed the comfort of a mother I had no one to turn to. However the absence of a motherly figure in my life did not act as a barrier to my future goals and aspirations. My father raised all of us with morals and a strong mindset

Yet my mother was a strong woman who frequently told me I could do anything I wanted to do, and I liked to listen to her rather than pay attention to the models in the society. She experienced a lot of discrimination between men and women. I learned from her that women can release themselves of male power structures. During my junior high school years my dad passed away and my mother had to work alone and from that time I learned how to be responsible since I had to stay home alone with my two younger brothers and take good care of them. Although it was a big responsibility, but my mother trusted me and told me that I am mature enough to handle it. I was proud of myself to hear that. All through my years in high school, I could hear from some relatives that I should get married by finishing the school. But my mother always taught me the importance of education and I definitely wanted to be a small fish in a big pond for a change. I studied hard to be accepted in one of the best public universities in my hometown in nursing as it was my dream to be a nurse.

"Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort". These are the inspirational words of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Academic success has not only formed my aspirations, it has encouraged me to grow and discover who I am as an individual. Growing up as a child, I needed a lot of support from my friends and family. My father left my sister and me when I was two years old. However, my mother has taken the absolute best care of us since. Not only did she struggle financially, she also had two kids to nurture and care for. She was sixteen years old when I was born and seventeen when my sister was born. Only finishing high school, my mother has been working since then to provide all she can for us. She has always tried her hardest to put us through school and she achieved this goal despite how other people discouraged her. One of my main reasons why I strive for academic excellence is my mother. I have always wanted to achieve more than her and show that I can be the best I can because she deserves it. I want to show her that all her time and effort raising us didn 't go to waste. She is one of the main factors that drives me to do what I do today. Around 4th grade, I started to pursue playing the clarinet. I stuck with it even though it was a very challenging skill to acquire. My music ability today has allowed me to excel in multiple ways. It has increased my focus, aided with my math and reading scores, and even taught me not to give up when things got

I'm fortunate enough to have a mom who has taught me to be who I am, and how to strive in my life to succeed. She has never depended on anyone in her entire life, and has always worked to provide for her family. The difference between me, and her, is that I'm going to college, and she never went. Although, the amount of energy she puts into providing for her family, motivates me, to do the same.

No matter how stressful life gets for me or how chaotic life can become there has always been one person that I know I can turn to, my mother. She’s been a wealth of advice to call on when I’m clueless and a shoulder to cry on when I’m down. Her compassion for others inspires me to be a better person as does the guidance she has given me over the years. She’s not afraid to give me a reality check and to tell me the things I don’t want to hear even though I need to. She keeps me grounded and teaches me to appreciate the smaller things in life. Even though my father was still involved in my life after my parents split up it was my mother who I primarily lived with and it was her who had the greatest influence on my life growing up.

Everything I have grown up to be has been the product of what my parents have taught me and the experiences I have gone through. My parents have taught me to be a respectful, caring, and an independent person. Above all else, they want me to be a good moral man who can achieve a better future for myself and my family. Although my parents never completed most of their own high school educations, they understand the importance of a solid education and encourage me to pursue a variety interests and ideas. Throughout my whole life, my family has always been my number one fan. They are the ones that push me to be the very best that I can be. My mother, in particular, is the one person who has instilled in me the virtue of hard work. I can remember that even back when I was five years old, in kindergarten, my mother would sit down with me for countless hours teaching me how to read, do simple math, and help me with any other homework I had. She found extraordinary ways to force me to work hard every single day. For example, if I got an assignment that was due in a week, my mom would make me finish it that very same day and put me to work on some other project throughout the remaining week.

No matter how stressful life gets for me and how chaotic things can become there has always been one person that I can turn to, my mother. She’s been a wealth of advice to call on when I’m clueless and a shoulder to cry on when I’m down. Her compassion for others inspires me to be a better person as does the guidance she has given me over the years. She’s not afraid to give me a reality check and to tell me the things I don’t want to hear even though I need to. She keeps me grounded and teaches me to appreciate the smaller things in life. Even though my father was still involved in my life after my parents split up it was my mother who I primarily lived with and it was her who had the greatest influence on my life growing up.

she taught me important lessons and one of them was how to be an independent female. she told me if I wanted to be successful, college will lead you the right path that you need to be at. Whenever she told me stuff like this, it would help and encourages me a lot. I have never been in any hard situation in my life and that’s because my mom is always by my side. Whether she’s away from me or not, distance will never separate us no matter what. she is my inspiration and he keeps me motivated to get my degree in Surgical Tech , my dream job.