My parents gave me stability and a belief in myself and in all the possibilities life has to offer. I was told the only limitations I would ever face were those I placed upon myself.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
My parents instilled something greater than myself. They instilled faith in me.
My parents, Gary and Patricia, let me be in my world. They never told me what I couldn't do. It helped me adapt in a positive way.
My parents made me believe I could do anything I wanted to do. They were really into empowering me.
My parents taught me to never give up and to always believe that my future could be whatever I dreamt it to be.
I think that they way my parents raised me, they taught me to always follow my dreams and never give up, no matter what the obstacle.
I had phenomenal parents. They kept me very grounded, and I lived a normal life.
I think that my parents' divorce gave me a very strong sense of self-reliance and independence. I realised that I needed to make sure I could support myself because you don't know what's going to happen in the future.
My parents had a strong impact on who I am today. My mother and dad both encouraged us to think about the long term - where you wanted to be - to think about education, to think about what is right and what is wrong, and to do things that will help you in the long run.
In terms of my belief that one individual can make a difference - that belief comes from my parents.
My parents instilled in me that life was going to be very difficult and that I'd have to work for everything.