Importance Of My Grandmother

times in Mexico, and then we would all follow her lead through multiple prayers. I would appreciate the way my grandma had a very easygoing presence. She would never minimize difficult times that I would encounter. That easygoing presence she possessed would help to calm me down during difficult times. In addition, I remember that she would gently rub my head with the tips of her fingers, which was another special calming technique that we would all love.
I developed a sense of freedom to express myself. I could tell my grandmother many of the things that I would not tell my parents. This was especially important when my parents were getting a divorce. I felt that she had the ability to stay neutral throughout the situation, but would also have the ability to agree and accept every thought and feeling that I had. There was not a time when she corrected me, or told scolded me for something I said. I would like to say that my grandmother was a …show more content…
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