Saturday, September 22, 2012

Annie's Childhood Web

. Left to right: Uncle Chrisphonte, Older brother Pierre, Dad Back: Landsy Dessalines Dad: Jacquelin Paraison I can sincerely say that my personality is in large due to this man. My parents have been divorce since I was five and my father got full custody... My tolerance of others, respecting differences between individuals, I owe it to him... Those personality traits are what make me a good educator...
Left to right: Me, Mom, little sister Gaelle (love her so) Mom: Anna Presume In the early years I can honestly say that I worshiped my mom... I think it's in part due to the fact that we lived with my dad and only visited my mom... My mom impacted my personality greatly in that she taught how to respect other people's feelings, thoughts, and ideas
Aunt & Uncle: Francoise Beauvais and Christphonte Paraison These two helped my dad raise us. They taught how to be independent and self reliant... From cooking lessons to household chores, I am not afraid to tackle projects because of them... I appreciate that gender roles were non-existent with them, hence why there is lots of feminism in my identity. Godmother/cousin: Landsy Dessalines She taught me the importance of family... I would enjoy the Sunday dinners, Xmas, thanksgiving, Easter, New Years traditions at her house (She is 18 years older) She made conscious of the "rules" in our family... These are only 5 of the many individuals who supported my healthy development. These descriptions are an oversimplification of the complex impacts each of them and other members of the family have on the individual I am today... Below are pictures of others who continue to contribute to my development...
Annie P.
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  1. UnknownSeptember 23, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    It sounds like you have a wonderful that helps everyone and sticks together. We learn the importance of family through everyone that influences our lives. As children we are like sponges that soak up everything from everyone around us, so having those connections with our families help us choose the right path as we get older.

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  2. UnknownSeptember 23, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    What a cute picture. I had a father that was very influential in my life and I believe I share many of his personality traits.

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  3. Dr Denise LoveSeptember 23, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Hi Annie,
    I just love that childhood picture!!

    I could relate when you talked about your father. I have gained my personality mostly from my father. He was outgoing and had a great sense of humor and my mother was a little more reserved. I tend to be outgoing and love to make people laugh. So my father was also a great influence on me.

    Your web truly shows how intertwined our lives are with those around us. And when we stop and look at it we really see who the biggest influences were in our lives. I loved doing this but at the same time it brought up some sad memories but memories that I have grown and changed from. Did you find some of the memories sad and that you really grew from those the most?

    Thanks for sharing, Annie!
    Denise:)

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