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My grandparents migrated from Minden, Louisiana, and traveled to Los Angeles, California in 1940. They had 10 children. From those ten children, my mom was born after this picture was taken. My family comes from traditional values. In that time, my grandmother did not work. She taught the daughters how to cook, clean, iron clothes, sheets, as well as their own bras and underwear. Those traditional values were passed down to my mom. My grandfather lived to be 105 and my grandmother lived to be 78. My grandfather worked as a carpenter and supported his wife and children on a farm as an example of a hard worker with a good work ethic.

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In summer 1958, my mom graduated from "Manual Arts High". At the age of 23, I was born. My mom was raised with her traditional values.

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In 1960, my parents met on the MTA. At that time, it was called RTD. They dated a few years, then my mom became pregnant. My parents divorced when I was 5 years old. From that divorce, I was psychologically affected, traumatized, where I didn't want to attend school because my dad would take me every morning. I grew up without him entirely, and my mom continued to move on.  Growing up without my dad and in a single parent home had a significant impact on me growing up. My mom would leave home to work to provide, and I always felt alone when she left me with my great aunt.

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At this time in my life, I was in kinder. I loved my teacher and will never forget her. I remember when my mom would drive me to school, I would kick and scream because I wanted my dad I felt I would never see him again. I would miss him every day. I never heard from him again for several years. Growing up without both parents can have a significant perspective on how to choose a mate. Without proper guidance and things to look for, your choices of relationships can affect you if you're not careful.

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I realize it's important to instill principals and family values. Although my parents divorced at a young age, I realize how important it is to have a balanced family. I always thought to myself as a kid if I ever had a daugher, I would instill inside her what my mom left with me. Giving my daughter a better life making sacrafices for her to be a quality young lady and she has made me very proud of her as a high school student