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11 Qualities All Girls Raised By A Single Mother Share

You are a stronger person because of your mom.

Hally Acuna

Mar 20, 2017

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11 Qualities All Girls Raised By A Single Mother Share

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Growing up with a single mom can be rough, but when you grow up you learn all the sacrifices that she made to make you happy. Whether you grew up without a father or with a father that didn't live with you, your mom was a single mom that raised you to be the person you are today. You watched your mom your whole life, and from that, you picked up on some traits that unfortunately not many people your age know about.

1. You are more independent.

After watching your mom do everything that she can to give you a happy life, you learned what an independent person she is, and you strive to be like her.

2. You know what it means to work hard.

You know that nothing in this world is handed to you, so make sure that you work hard for everything that you want.

3. You know the value of things.

It's the small things in life that matter like a gesture, not gifts.

4. Your mom heavily influences your life decisions.

Because your mom is your backbone in life, she is someone that you go to with all your major decisions.

5. You are kind of scared of commitment.

You have seen what your mom can do without a significant other, so you know it's possible to be on your own and do everything that you want in life.

6. You are a strong minded person.

It takes a lot to get you down because you know that things could be worse and that you are lucky to have what you have.

7. You don't let anyone disrespect you.

Watching your mom go up against people that thought they were better than her, you have learned that you aren't going to let anyone do that to you.

8. You are the friend with advice.

You feel the need to protect your friends, so you always make sure to give your advice.

9. You put everything you have in all you do.

Because you are this hardworking person, you want to make sure everything that you do is done to the best of your ability.

10. You are a great multitasker.

You watched your mom juggle having kids and a job and a thousand other things, so you definitely picked up on that.

11. You are more thankful.

Now as an adult, you realize everything that your mom gave up and had to do to give you not only a good life, but a happy one and you could not be more thankful.

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11 Qualities All Girls Raised By A Single Mother Share

You are a stronger person because of your mom.

1. You are more independent.

2. You know what it means to work hard.

3. You know the value of things.

4. Your mom heavily influences your life decisions.

5. You are kind of scared of commitment.

6. You are a strong minded person.

7. You don't let anyone disrespect you.

8. You are the friend with advice.

9. You put everything you have in all you do.

10. You are a great multitasker.

11. You are more thankful.

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1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

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1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

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