My mother died about three years ago but she influenced me in so many positive ways. She pushed me to get an education and she was happy when I got the job with the union. I think of her all the time, and I know that she loved my daughter so much. My daughter was 9 when my mother died. I know my mother was like a second mother to my daughter, as my grandmother was like a second mother to me.
My mother wanted me to become a teacher, because of the benefits. I have a job as a public employee, which also has great benefits, but not the time off that teachers get, and teachers in my county make more money than I make, but they also have to have a Master’s Degree, which I don’t have.
My mother was fairly laid back and I am, too. Sometimes I’m a little too laid back.
One thing my mother used to do which was very annoying to me at the time was she would tell me what I “should do.” “You should______.” “You should________.” It annoyed the shit out of me.
My real father, no influence, nothing.
My stepfather gives me financial advice. We don’t always have the best relationship, but he is very helpful.