 |
| Add caption |
Being a single mom, I do a lot on my own, but I do receive a lot of support on a daily basis from my family members including my own children. My sisters, mother, and my significant other help when they can in ways that I am internally grateful. Times in which, I need a sitter to attend an event or simply to get some "me" time. The people in my family provide me with physical supports at times.
My close friends are also very supportive. They provide support by being a shoulder to cry on or just by listening to me vent. They allow me to talk through challenges or stress that I may face. It is with them that I receive the most valuable type of support, because I am able to keep my sanity.
Collaboration is a number one component of effective teaching. My colleagues are also a source of support. I am able to share ideas, get feedback as well as engage in conversation with my colleagues on a daily basis when I'm in the field. This support is also important to me, because it allows me to grow professionally and better my craft.
If I had a challenge, such as if I got sick and couldn't work. I definitely would need more physical support from my family and friends in order to do everyday things; taking my girls to school, running errands. I would need monetary support if it were for a long0term amount of time. I believe I would also continue to need emotional support from friends and family as well. I am the type of person that can get stressed by lifes woes and sometimes needs help with lifting my spirits. I definitely would need emotional support to get through a life changing event as the described above .
