My Life Changing Moment

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were finally getting use to being without my mother all the time.

Every trip my mother took, we grew closer. He started to open up to me and explain to me about his childhood. I learned about my grandfather and my grandmother that passed before I was born. It was very special to me because I finally felt like I knew who they were. I loved the feeling of learning about how he grew up and hearing stories he told. It was very helpful to see his background. I still enjoy learning about his upbringing because each time I grow closer to not only him but my aunts and uncles as well.

During this period I learned a lot about being self-sufficient. I learned how to take care of myself and how to do everything needed around the house. This made me grow up faster. I am so thankful that I learned those skills when I did because it allowed me to grow so much as a person. It allowed me to realize that being childish and immature was not needed. I also gained a relationship that would change my life forever. Even though I am not able to be with my mother as often, it has allowed me to finally become friends with my father. I have been able to learn so much from him. Not only have I learned about his side of the family but I have also learned so many lessons and stories from his past. To this day, me and my father are so close. Without my mother taking a new job, I would not be the person I am today.

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