Bonding through Communication

“The person I run to”
I believe everyone should have someone that they can run to when there in time of need. This person should be able to give you insight on difficult situations while providing positive leaderships skills that you your self-can notice. This person is definitely going to be trustworthy and respectful. Some individuals will seek or need multiple persons in order to for fill this need, as they may see more appropriate to do so. I on the other hand have one very special person I run to when I have the world on my shoulders. This relationship is going on twenty-six years old and would not be possible with the excellent line of communication we have with each other. The person who I hold in such high regard is none other than my mother Valarie Small. She has been my rock of my foundation and I will attempt give you some insight on the type of relationship we have and why it has been so important me and the foundation I am building on as we speak.
Every since I could remember, my mom always told me that I could tell her any and everything. I believe this is a common line used amongst most parent/child relationships. However, I also believe that some parents are not truthful with themselves about the things they want to hear come out of their children’s mouth, which could lead to a lack of trust and ultimately corrupt the quality of the communication a parent has with their child. My mom was determined build the communication highway between her and us. My mom went out of her way to reassure us that what she said was what she meant in good or bad context. She has always been able to answer the question I needed her to answers or been able to point me in the right direction to obtain the information needed to answer those questions if she did not know the answer to the question. She constantly explained to us the importance of sharing information with her. This was especially true when it came to school, if I got in trouble or had something going on at school; I had better let her know because if she found out by way of suspension, intuition, or whatever other resources she had it would be trouble for me. Luckily, for me my mom was not an overbearing type parent. She would always sit me down and try to explain while going back through the actions that might have lead up to whatever situation the day had brought us to. My mother was firm but fair and that is always a plus when trying to communicate with children. By remaining consistent in her ways, it allowed me to see that my mom was not my enemy, and in fact, she was my number one supporter and only wanted to see me realize my potential. I learned from her how to be patient by observing her patience with us. I learned how to solve problems and think critically about situations, which made it easier for me to integrate into to society. Being able to be myself and present my ideas to figure that had full control over me was essential in the character I portray today. I am very outspoken but respectful; my opinions are firm but open for discussion and reform. This why she is my number one person to communicate with she keeps me humble and she has more knowledge than I could probably acquire in a lifetime.