My father raised me from the time I was 12 years old. And it would never occur to me that I wouldn't be strong - I wasn't raised like that.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Growing up, when I was younger, I didn't feel all that tough or smart or strong. As I got older, I was able to discover my own strength.
Until late in life, I was never quite good enough for my father, and I suppose that is part of what drives me even now, well after his death in 1992.
I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.
I am very strong. When you have children, you have to be.
My mom died when I was 16. I had a rough childhood, you know what I mean, but it made me strong.
My father died when I was five, but I grew up in a strong family.
My mom was a source of strength. She showed me by example that women, regardless of how difficult life may get, can do it all.
I was raised mostly by my mom.
Thankfully, I was given a strong base by my parents, an understanding of who I was and my strength.
My father really was not the dominant person who raised the family, it was my mother who raised the family.