The American Dream: A Loving Mother

A Loving Mother The American Dream can be described as many things, whether a wish or even a lifestyle that celebrities live in their daily lives. An American Dream is the national work ethic of our nation, one can see it as an individual who is successful in their work, and continually prospering for not only themselves but as well as their family. The American Dream is centered around money, as well as how that money translates into everyday life, which includes: family, and social relationships. The American Dream can be applied to my life through my mother, Twyla Duncan. My mom, who has been separated from my dad for about 10 years, has taken initiative to live in Cleveland and support her two kids, full heartedly. She works in Akron as a program developer for the IT department and owns many housing units throughout Cleveland suburbs. Twyla also has dreams of starting up her own nail salon in addition to purchasing more houses. She is a role model on how I aspire to be

This is my own version of the American Dream, as my mom has laid a platform for me that gives success through her already. Aspirations of mine are to continue what my mom has worked so hard for, expanding the business she has started already. Daphne Merkin, the author of article “Money Always Talks,” elaborates on how why I believe my mom is establishing me on a certain path. Merkin writes, “They’re worse, and they’re better, reviled and adulated. They stir up envy, and they invite respect.” The rich individuals of the world have it a lot easier than average individuals. Money talks at times creating a shield of privacy, a luxury that is hard to earn. As a single mother, who has divorced parents, she knows that having money by oneself makes things easier, she has had deep talks telling me of how much I can succeed, yet she never talks about me needing another by my