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Raised by a single mother PDF Print E-mail
Story by ldtorres
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I grew up with my grandmother in El Salvador. When I was 9 she passed away and as a result I was brought to the USA. I did not know my mother or sister but learned to love and have fun with them. My mother raised us by herself on minimum wage. We rented a room from my aunt. My aunt was nice but very critical of us. She is the reason why I currently have anxiety. She criticized me so much that I believe it affected my self esteem.

 

I got a job at a library and did not even start. Why did I do that. They criticized me to death. She was always looking at what I did or did not do. I went through severe depression when I was a junior in High School because of this. I did not sleep and teachers asked what was wrong. I now have anxiety when I go for job interviews and start a job. I am more aware of it and know what I need to do about it but it makes life hard. I wish that lady would of minded her own business. I no longer communicate with her because I am afraid of what she is going to say. I know I am smart and capable. My aunt has never held a job and lives criticizing her daughter in law for staying home with her 4 kids. Why does she care about her daughter in law? She was a stay at home mom too.

raised_-single-momI don't like the lady and wish my mom would not keep her informed of my life. I just pray that I find another job and keep it for a long time. I pray that God helps me as I want to help provide for my family. There are about 5 spanish teacher positions open. I hope and pray that I get one of them and keep it for a long time. I have gotten really good jobs but quit them too easily.
 

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+1 #2 Building confidence and self esteem — Jim 2011-06-03 04:57
Start out small, don't try to climb Everest as your first mountain. But make it something that seems just a little out of reach and go for it, try it and don't get discouraged if you struggle a little with it in the process. Struggling feels bad but it's also the time when you learn to get better at something. A little struggle is good even if it doesn't feel pleasant. Then choose another goal just out of reach and then do that, then another, and in a year or two look back and marvel that you're doing things you never thought possible! Confidence comes slow but it can be done over time, it takes work but it is totally worth it.
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+3 #1 RE: Raised by a single mother — Selene 2011-05-31 09:33
You have to believe in yourself whether others believe in you or not. Your aunt criticized you because she herself had low self esteem. Do not believe the things she told you, you are worth it and you will accomplish great things. You just have to believe in yourself! The best way to shut someone up is to show them the great things you are capable of.

The next job you get you should do your best at it and don't quit because you are not a quitter. Good luck to you. I know you will find acceptance and happiness BUT it all starts with YOU :)))
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