Jacky Interview With Her Father

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I've chosen to interview my dear mother, Jacky, in order to dive into her childhood experiences. It's something I've never really explored before, but I've always been curious about the events that have shaped her into the incredibly sweet person she is today. Despite life's challenges and hardships, she has always radiated positivity and joy. I'm eager to learn more about the influences and moments that have contributed to her remarkable outlook on life. She was the perfect person to interview. Jacky entered the world on August 26, 1958, born in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up, she was the eldest of her three siblings, Christine, Kenya, and Tiombe. Despite her parents hopes for a son, they were blessed with all their daughters. Her father, Robert, …show more content…

Betty’s parents were provided more job opportunities from this move, coming from the south. Since Betty and Robert both worked at General Motors, they could afford a comfortable house in Detroit, that allowed enough space to accommodate her family. However, Jacky’s father was shot and killed by a so-called friend, during her younger ages of life. This left Betty to raise her four daughters as a single mother. She is now in charge of finding a healthy balance of support mentally and financially. Jacky’s upbringing was heavily influenced by lessons picked up from both her parents, but mostly from her mother, due to her having more time to impact her life. Jacky soon had to assume a higher role in the family by assisting her mother with caring for all her younger siblings while her mother went to work to provide for the family. Due to her new responsibilities, she learned the nature of nurturing and compassion. Reflecting on her interview, she emphasized how her mother’s resilience and dedication influenced her greatly. She picked up lessons on patience, having a positive outlook on life, and nurturing. These qualities helped guide her in her roles as a mother and …show more content…

I also incorporated Principle 5: the principle of linked lives, to explore how the influence of others has shaped her life path. These two principles provided support to dive deeper into the events and relationships that have played a role in molding her into the person she is today. I discovered how the principle of linked lives has played a significant role in shaping her personality. After her father's passing, Jacky was placed in a position of caring for her younger sisters, taking on responsibilities such as helping with homework, providing attention, and even styling their hair for school each day. These early experiences nurtured her into becoming a great caregiver. This helped her later role as a mother of three children. Her sisters played a major role in her becoming gracious, nurturing, and appreciating family to a higher degree. The timing in her life related to these experiences. When she began having children with her husband Delshawn, it was common for women of her generation to start families at a young age and fill a role of taking care of the household and

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