There are many influences in a young woman's life. These influences can mold how a woman thinks and acts about their surrounding situations. Influences can come from many different things including one's neighborhood, church, school, and parents. As a young woman, I myself, know that I am influenced from my closest friends and my mother. I do, however, inlcude my mother as my friend. Being a child, one forgets how at one point in time their own parents were children as well. We forget how they have been through many of the same trials that we go through everyday.
According to Anita Diamant, in her best selling novel, The Red Tent, she says, "If you want to understand any woman you must first ask about her mother and then listen carefully. [...] The more a daughter knows the details of her mother’s life—without flinching or whining—the stronger the daughter.” I consider this quote to be one of the most accurate quotes I've read about understanding a woman. To understand a woman it is important to know of her past, but if one was really listening they would see that their mother would be the biggest influence in their stories. My mother is my role model, my backbone, and my best friend.
I was fortunate to grow up with a mother who loved being a mom. She loved to watch my sister and I grow up, and she did everything she could to provide a comfortable environment for us. My mom grew up with six siblings. She was the youngest of them all. Because of this, she was able to see their mistakes and see how her parents handled the situations. My mom is very observant and has a good memory of her life. She has been through many difficult things and by listening to her stories and seeing how successful and strong of a person she is now gives me the courage to try and be half of the woman she is today.
My mother has been through a lot. She has lost both of her parents, and although she is the youngest of all seven children they all look up to her. One day I will be like my mother, and I'll make her proud. Having an influence like that in my life has changed me for the better, at least in my opinion. She is one influence that will forever have an important stance in my life.
According to Anita Diamant, in her best selling novel, The Red Tent, she says, "If you want to understand any woman you must first ask about her mother and then listen carefully. [...] The more a daughter knows the details of her mother’s life—without flinching or whining—the stronger the daughter.” I consider this quote to be one of the most accurate quotes I've read about understanding a woman. To understand a woman it is important to know of her past, but if one was really listening they would see that their mother would be the biggest influence in their stories. My mother is my role model, my backbone, and my best friend.
I was fortunate to grow up with a mother who loved being a mom. She loved to watch my sister and I grow up, and she did everything she could to provide a comfortable environment for us. My mom grew up with six siblings. She was the youngest of them all. Because of this, she was able to see their mistakes and see how her parents handled the situations. My mom is very observant and has a good memory of her life. She has been through many difficult things and by listening to her stories and seeing how successful and strong of a person she is now gives me the courage to try and be half of the woman she is today.
My mother has been through a lot. She has lost both of her parents, and although she is the youngest of all seven children they all look up to her. One day I will be like my mother, and I'll make her proud. Having an influence like that in my life has changed me for the better, at least in my opinion. She is one influence that will forever have an important stance in my life.
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