Self-Identity And Identity In Loretta Stewart's The Mirror

When I think about self-identity I like to think about the experiences that have shaped me into the person I have become. One could describe their character using the same traits found on elementary school motivation posters, but a person’s self-worth runs much deeper than that. This universally applies to everyone, because we all have to undergo our fair share of emotional and physical turmoil. A few examples of such circumstances are living conditions, traumatic events, phobias, and even mental or physical ailments. All of which can range from positive encounters to completely life altering events. No matter what the occurrence, it has a lasting impact on whoever is affected. Usually, when confronted with an adverse situation, one will assess the predicament and find a way to cope with it. Everyone has a different method of coping with their surroundings, and it ultimately results in diversity among personalities. In this essay, …show more content…
In her despair, she found the strength within herself to become a more responsible person and fix what her family has broken. In a way, I feel like my mother broke me, but for the better. I have no remote clue of what her intentions are or what they ever were, but she made it clear to me that she only cares about herself so maybe I should learn to do the same. The only difference I really want to make is how my actions affect the people I care about. When my mom does something and claims she did it for herself, she shows absolutely no remorse for any direct outcome of her actions. Being an independent person does not have to be binary because I know I can take care of myself and be decent to those around me at the same time. This illuminates “my desire to break the cycle”(Stewart 17) of the selfishness I inherited from the one I call,