Saturday, September 15, 2012
Relationship Reflection
There are only two people that I have developed great realationships with....My mother and my oldest son. I am the mother of three boys and of course I have a relationship with all my children, however, my other two children are only 2 years and 9 months. The relationship with my mother developed first of all by her being my mom and me being her daughter. My relationship with my mother means the world to me and it keeps me grounded. What keeps our relationship healthy and strong is the fact that we speak to each other daily, we listen to, encourage, motivate, and support each other 100% in all our endeavors. I lend my ear as well as my shoulder if she needs to release a few tears and I always try to be positive. The characteristics that distinquish this relationship from others is the fact that I know my mother will always be honest with me and I know I can talk to her about anything as well as tell her anything without worrying about her repeating it to someone else. I would be nothing without this relationship because I would be nothing without my mother. The relationship with my son began the moment I discovered I was pregnant. This relationship affects my life because it gave me a new purpose in life. It taught me how great it feels to care for and love another person unconditionally. This relationship stays healthy and strong because we have mutual respect for each other and I allow him to openly and respectfully voice his opinions. He is comfortable enough to discuss anything with me. What distinguishes this relationship from others is that there just simply isn't any other love better than the love a mother has for her son. Without this type of relationship I believe it would be easy for my son to be pressured by peers and lose focus on the things that are important to him in life.
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Towanda, I am very happy for you. It really feels great to care for another person. I am sure his contribution to the relationship is beneficial to you too. Are you in a new group now? I looked out for your discussion contribution. Missed you dear and have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteTowanda this is an awesome post. I have 1 son and he is my prize. We engage in great interactions and conversation every now and then we have to have a heart to heart, but at the end of the day he knows who has his back. We are very close for a number of reasons most importantly because is and forever will
ReplyDeletebe my only child. Keep being a great daughter and mother.
Continue to be great!
Hi Towanda,
ReplyDeleteThe relationship you have with your mother closely resembles mine. My mom is my hero and has always been there to support and encourage me. She has inspired me so much that I can only hope to be as good of a mother as she was and still is. It is also amazing how finding out you are pregnant for the first time can change everything. You spoke about the unconditional love with your son, and I feel the same way with both of my children. How old is your son by the way?
Hey Melanie,
DeleteMy son that I speak of is 12. I have two more sons, one is 2 years old and the other is 9 months old. As you can see I have my hands full which is why is has taken me so long to reply:)
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