Role models are hard to come across, but luckily for me, I’ve had mine all my life. My mom, Flor Diaz, was born in the Dominican Republic on September 27, 1982. Growing up with her mom influenced the way she is. My grandma taught her discipline, so my mom always did her work in school, her chores, and was very respectful. My mom has many values in life, some of which are family, friends, her job, and respect. She also has many strengths, but with that come weaknesses. She’s an amazing advice giver, always on point when it comes to doing something, and most importantly, being a mom. On the other hand, her weakness is her attitude. When she gets upset with my brother, she ends up giving me attitude as well.

Some may ask, “Why your mom and not someone famous?” My mom always puts herself before others to make sure that person is okay, and she’s an incredibly hardworking woman. When my brother got into a car crash, instead of buying things she wanted to, she helped him with the expenses. She had just recovered from being sick and immediately returned to work and gave it her all, even though she wasn’t at her full potential. My mom has impacted me in various ways and has gotten me through hard times. She taught me to always value myself and never forget my self-worth, be selfish sometimes, and not drop everything for someone who wouldn’t do the same. 

To get to where she is today, she faced hardships and accomplishments. My mom had a goal to be a psychologist, but this dream was swept away because she got pregnant with my brother. However, she accomplished being one of the best moms anyone could ask for and raising me and my brother to be determined, hardworking, and caring. She has inspired me with her words all my life. One of the statements she has told me is “I’m your only friend,” meaning she’s the only person I could completely trust with anything, because friends aren’t forever, moms are.