What if my helicopter parent is no longer hovering?
Posted by Cassandra | Filed under Family, Generation Y
As a young woman, a university student and a member of Generation Y, it’s impossible to get away from conversations about parents and, in particular, mothers.
Don’t get me wrong, I love my dad. And I’m sure most people love their dads too. But there’s something different and special about mothers.
My friends and colleagues complain about [...]
Tags: Mom, motherless daughter
Never underestimate the power of a little push
Posted by Cassandra | Filed under Career, Education, Family, Friendship
I know I’m where I am today thanks to my own drive, hard work and persistence.
But I’ve also come to appreciate the people in my life at various points in time who have given me the extra push I needed to get through a rough patch.
It’s taken me a while to recognize who they are [...]
Tags: support
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