My Mom

Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life.

For many years I cringed at the thought of being like my mom. She was a very uncontrollable drunk. I was angry a lot at her. But under the surface, I knew she was better than that.

At the age of 69, she quit drinking and this amazing woman appeared. She was the kindest, most considerate person anyone could ever meet. She never had a bad word to say about anyone.

People loved her. Not that people didn’t love her when she was drinking but she became so much more. She was tolerant of other people and their beliefs.

Her influence has encouraged me to be a better person. A kinder person. Someone who enjoys diversity instead of shuns it.

Happy Heavenly Mother’s Day Mom! You were truly an inspiration.