When I was a little person, I looked at my parents as just my parents. I never saw them outside of that role because that was who they were to me; however, as I get older, I start to see them outside of just parents. I see them more as individuals, and it’s honestly like I’m learning them for the first time. I often times find myself observing them and I can actually see myself in them.
I would always proudly say how much like my dad that I am, (I am a daddy’s girl FOR SURE!) but if I am being honest, I am a lot like my mom, more so than I care to admit, which is probably why we don’t always see eye-to-eye.
My mom can be stubborn, always wants to know the what, when, where, why, and how of my life. She is slightly dramatic and extra, but honestly a lot of these things can just be mom characteristics, and interestingly, also things I would say to describe myself.
Beyond those things, she is also passionate, kind, loving, empathetic, encouraging, and more!
Though I don’t always acknowledge her, and she might sometimes feel like we aren’t on the same page, which is often the case, I know that she is great and I am thankful that she is still here in my life. I truly love her!
Simply Dominique 