Supports are necessary through life’s journey. I have many daily supports that I depend on and probably take for granted at times. I depend greatly on my family for support in a variety of ways. My husband and my mother are the main family supports. They help me care for my son, and of course my husband helps me provide for our family. They are my largest moral supports as well. When I told my husband that I want to go back to school, he gave me the encouragement I needed to follow through with my goals. If I did not have my mother or husband, life would not be the same. There are many single parents in the world and I commend them for being in that challenging position. It would definitely be a struggle for me to adjust to that life. I find relief knowing that I have a family who is willing to help me in any way possible.
My spiritual support comes in my Christian beliefs. My parents and grandparents have encouraged my Christian beliefs, starting at an early age. This has been an important support throughout my life. I pray daily and depend on my relationship with God to lead me when making difficult decisions and in times of despair.
There are also material supports that play important roles in my life. I rely on my car for transportation back and forth to work and my son’s day care. I also use my car for work when meeting with my client’s in the community. I depend on technology for various tasks such as paying bills, communicating, and continuing my education. I especially depend on my cell phone, every single day! Without these supports I would have difficulty with meeting my daily needs and this would change my daily life.
