My biggest daily support is my family. My youngest daughter currently lives with me full time and there have been many times when I don't know what I would have done without her. It has been a year full of changes with a lot of ups and downs along the way. My other children are in college themselves and trying to figure out their own lives. My son has been another great support that I can't imagine not having. He makes me feel capable and worthy of so much. I am so proud of how my children are growing and the adults they are becoming. My parents have also been a big source of support for me throughout my life. I wouldn't be where I am today without them. I also have the support of friends that guide me and give me advice and lift me up when I'm feeling down. Other supports would be reminders to pay bills with e-mails and lists. My daughter and I work together to make grocery lists that help to remind me when we run out of milk! My job is another support. I love what I do and it provides an income to help me have the things I need. I also think that my job gives a purpose to my life. Not only does my family provide emotional support, but they also help with household chores and repairs as well as helping out financially when I need it. These supports help get through my daily life and also help me see a little ways down the road. I know that I would be alright without all of these supports, but I can't imagine my life without all of the people that are in it. I think it would be very difficult to not have anyone to call on for support! I believe my life would be very empty...
I chose to imagine the challenge of not having employment. This would be a big challenge for me as I am also a single parent and I need a job to support my daughter and myself. I also realize that in this economy it can be quite difficult to find employment. I believe that again, my family would be a big support if I lost my job. I am fortunate that I have a land contract on my home with my parents and I believe that would work with me until I was able to find a new job or if necessary my daughter and I could move in with them to save money. I also have a best friend that would be there in any way she could. I could also apply for assistance to help until new employment was secured. Without these supports I would probably lose everything and be very lonely and depressed! I am so blessed to have the people in my life.
I think some additional supports would be my vehicle to get me where I need to go each day, internet access for school and other important information, and my home for a place for me and my family to reside and make memories.
