Personal Narrative: How My Mom Changed My Life

My mother has taught me how to not panic, and work through hard situations. She has always been there to offer me support and help me make difficult decisions in my life. My mother has improved my life both spiritually, and emotionally. One specific moment in which she was able to offer me guidance was in ninth grade. It was a very crisp, windy day in early February, and I had just failed one of my geometry tests, a course which I had been struggling with all year. I was upset with myself for not studying harder, but had forgotten all about it by the time I got home. Several days later, the test was returned to me, and I was shocked with the grade I had received on it. I had a 13%. Devastated and scared, I returned home hoping to figure out how to fix this major problem. Unfortunately for me, my teacher had informed my mother of my poor academic performance, and my plans to sweep this under the rug were thwarted. Rather than scold me, my mother sat me down, and attempted to fix this major problem with me. She comforted me, and helped me to get back on track in the class. My mother continued to motivate me, and with hard work and determination, I was able to pass the class with a B. My mother was integral in keeping me on track, and helping me to succeed.

My father taught me how to follow

All throughout my childhood, and even today, my sister has had a bossy, naive, and somewhat narcissistic personality. She always lets everyone know what she is thinking. Throughout my entire childhood, her pushiness and dominance was prevalent. Whether it be who got the last cookie, or who got to pick the movie we watched, my sister felt entitled to have it. Growing up, she constantly tried to bully me down, and I loathed it. Yet, I feel that without this constant competition, I would not be who I am today. Her constant attempts to best me in everything helped to toughen me up, and teach me how to properly fight