Personal Narrative: My Family

The person I am today has been molded over the years by various factors. One of the most important involved in the process is my family. I was raised in a matriarchal household, where the triad of my grandmother, mother and aunt ruled above all. In the beginning stages of my life I had a father present, but even then we abided by and followed loyally, and lovingly, the women in our family. From the moment I was born, my grandmother mainly raised me, since both of my parents worked full-time. I did not come to appreciate the hard work of my mother until I was older, and a mother of my own, to realize what a sacrifice that truly was.
At the mere age of 17, my mother had to endure more hardships that I have had in my 23 years of life. After having to leave her home country of Mexico, she came to Santa Barbara in search of a better life for herself. When I was older, and my curiosity peaked, I learned her story. Not speaking any English, she was able to find a job and propelled herself to where she is now. A bilingual, hardworking, mother of two, who is able to say her life in America, is what she always wanted it to be. Not only do I want to follow in my mother’s footsteps in …show more content…
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