My Mom Strong Research Paper

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Everyone have someone in their life that they may consider as being a strong individual. That person could be physically, mentally, spirituality or even emotional strong. A strong person is someone who can make it through tough times while still having a positive attitude. My mother is strong because after my father’s death, she was able to provide for us. She stayed humble and didn’t let his death bring her down. What made my mom strong was she managed to pay all the bills without a job. She gave to others, even if it was her last and she made sure my brother and I were well taken care of. My mom is very strong for doing this because most people would’ve broke down and gave up. However, she stayed strong and handled all her responsibilities. My mom puts her feelings to the side to be there to support us throughout this difficult journey My mother is strong because after my father passed, she didn’t have a job, but she still managed to pay the bills on time. I know that it was hard for her because they been together since they were teenagers. My father has always been there to support her and help with the bills. Therefore, when he passed all the stress was on her and it was hard for her to manage things …show more content…
My mother is strong because she paid all the bills by herself without a job. She made sure we got everything we asked for with no hesitation. She gave us anything no matter what it was or how much it cost. She also, would give anybody who asked for something her last, she never just thought about herself. Not having a job, and still providing for your family all embody my definite of strength. That wasn’t an easy task to handle and I think my mom did a great job by doing so. If you don’t realize that real strength means still being able to provide and be there for your family when they need you. You might never get through the difficult time in your

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