“Human relationships, and the effects of relationships on relationships, are the building blocks of healthy development” (Shonkoff & Phillips, 2000, p. 4).
As I think about this quote and positive relationships that I have, I can't help but to think about the impact that have had on my life.
The relationship I have with my husband, Duwayne has has helped to develop many strong characteristics within me. He is my motivator and coach. He is very analytical and offers practical and realistic advice to many of the challenges that I face.
My best friend from college, Anjalon, is another person that I have a postive relationship with. We share many of the same experiences. We are both educators so we understand the obstacles that we both face with our jobs. We just click and when we talk we talk for hours. We understand that our lives are busy so we don't talk everyday but we know that our friendship will always be there.
Tawana is my best friend from elementary. We inspire each other. I admire her because of her strength as a single parent and her drive to take care of her children by putting them first and making them her priority. She ofter tells me how I have inspired her by my life story and how it continues to give her hope to endure.
The last person I have a positive relationship with is my first cousin, Hursel. She is my free counselor. She has so much insight and knowledge about many things. I ofter go to her when need a listening ear or a problem solved. She offers advice from children to work.
The relationships I have with all of the people listed above have helped to develop me. The good and bad parts of the relationships have developed me into who I am and I am ever grateful for these special people.
