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I handle a lot as a wife, mom of five, business woman, blogger. And at times, life becomes overwhelming. I have my ups and downs but no matter how hard things get, I pull myself up, toughen up and get to the task at hand. And I know I definitely have my mother to thank for instilling in me the drive to never give up, push through my pains and persevere. She has mental toughness that she has passed along to me and no matter what she’s experienced in life, she overcame it, rose above it and made the situation better. My mom raised five kids as a single woman. And even being alone, and struggling somehow she always made sure we had a nice place to live. And even though we were probably as poor as people who lived in the projects my mom said she REF– USED to move her kids into the projects and she worked hard and struggled to keep her kids out of the projects and living in a nice home. I don’t know how she did it but it took true strength in those days to raise three boys and two girls on your own and survive.
I truly admire my mom and I thank God I have a mom who taught me to be tough too.
Me and my mom Janice Gullette-Pugh
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Your mom sounds like a remarkable woman! What an inspiring story.
What a wonderful post! So many inspiring stories on that site!
Your Mother is a beautiful and remarkable woman. I also have a very strong mother and draw inspiration from her daily. I absolutely love this campaign!
Okay, sure I am not the 1st to say you and your mom look like sisters!!! It’s so great that she raised you to be strong. Definitely an important trait!!
Thanks Pam!
Appreciate that! Thanks!
Moms are everything! Thanks Angela!
Yes everyone says that! Thanks Jennifer. She’s quite a woman!
wow. your mom sounds like such an amazing woman. and HOLY MOLY she doesn’t look a day over 30!! you guys have some great genes 🙂 and i say that not to be superficial but its impressive that she’s worked that hard her whole life and still looks amazing
Your mom sounds like an amazing woman! Thank you for the inspiration 🙂
What an inspirational post..thanks for sharing …. and your mom sounds like quit the MOM.. WOW>.thanks for sharing..she is an amazing women
Thanks so much Brett! I guess I have something to look forward to when I get older! So glad I have good genes! LOL People always think she’s my sister.
I think it is wonderful how your are complimenting your mom is this post. I do have to agree with Brett, you guys have some good genes. Great picture of you both. 🙂
Your mother sounds like a wonderful person- as do you!
First of all you and your mom look like sisters! Your mom sounds wonderful! I love hearing how she worked to take care of you and your siblings.
Sounds like a wonderful mom! I’m glad I have a good relationship with my mom.
Great post! Your moms sounds like an amazing lady. 🙂
Women rise above it, what a great campaign! Your mother sounds like a wonderful, beautiful person!
I love posts like this. Women rise above it because that’s what we were made to do 🙂
That is a real blessing! Your mom is gorgeous!! Just like her daughter.
Aww thanks Bernetta! You’re so sweet!! xoxo!