What 3 People Affected you the Most?

Answer 1

You didn't mention for the good, or for the bad. So I'll go with
the good.
My maternal grandmother had the most influence on me while I was growing up. I loved her like I should have loved
my mother. For she was kind and loving, and yet firm if she
had to be. She was the epitome of motherhood, and my mom
and aunts had been so lucky to have had her for their mother. She prepared the best food I've ever had in my life, bar none.
And the second person, was my first boyfriend, who was my
knight without the armor. He taught me how love could be
sweet and pure and genuine. It's a shame, that it wasn't
everlasting, but life threw me too many curves even at a young age.
And the last person who affected me the most, was my
sophomore/junior year english teacher. For he taught me to
be more self confident, and not be shy to speak out in
front of others. And he made me feel good about myself. And
I learned more from that man than I did from any other teacher. He was a black man, and I just adored him because
he had such cute mannerisms and had some funny quips that
he would share. But most of all, he cared to educate. It was
more than a job. And it wasn't long ago, when I read of his
passing, that he had been the first black man to teach in
education in any school district in the state. And it was a
pride I remember, of having him in my life for only a little
while. I remember pulling up alongside him on the freeway
during a traffic stall, and I called over to him and said his
name, and he remembered me twenty some years later.
I still remember his smile and his dimples. He'd been a
blessing in my life and I'll always remember what he did for me.

Answer 2

My mother. She taught me the concepts of women's lib long before there was a movement.
My father. He taught me that I could be anything and do anything if I was willing to work for it.
My best friend from grade school. She died in Aug at age 61 from cancer. She was an ugly duckling in grade school and sort of in high school. Not popular even tho her family had money. Her funeral was huge. Many, many people loved her. She affected so many in positive ways. What an inspiration. Just shows, you never know how life will turn out.

Answer 3

1) My mother, at age 11, told me, in an off hand manner, that I was far smarter than the average person...until that time, I had no idea. I have, since, tried to live up to her expectations.
2) my college Ph.D. professor who demanded that I produce the very best I could produce, would take no excuses, and forced me to recognize excellent work from the mediocre. He taught me that I was capable of producing perfect work when I set my mind do it
3) a lover who taught me that nothing was a matter of life or death, that all things became better with the sunrise, that I could not control all that was about me, but to control what was within my grasp to control. He calmed me down and made me think straight (well, so to speak, at any rate). He made me a far better person than I thought I could be, he taught me to forgive those who wronged me, to avoid those who were bad for my spirit.
All else in life has been common sense, often beyond my comprehension until I put all that the three above gave me as gifts together in one package. I am a far happier, calmer person as a result. All are dead, but what they taught me lives on in my heart. Thank you all so very much for giving me the tools to live a life of peace. I will always be indebted to you. Peace and love to all, Phil

PS: You have the ability to bring out the absolute honesty in me...I hate that...it leaves me very vulnerable, and I prefer to be considered a hard @$$...I guess I don't fool many people.

Answer 4

My mother (God rest her soul): she was my mentor, the person who knew me better than anyone else. I loved her so very much. There is a hole in my heart since she died.
My late husband: He taught me so very much. Love, distrust, anguish, joy, and sorrow. 25 years of marriage. He died on his 55th birthday 12 years ago and he is still in my thoughts more often than not.
The person who set fire to my restaurant because she was angry with me. It was a total loss. Nobody was hurt because it was done after business hours. I had poured my heart and soul into this place, worked there 7 days a week and had a very successful business. That was 8 years ago and I am still not over it.
You are probably looking for famous people who affect our lives, but truthfully the three people I mentioned have affected my life in unforgettable ways.

Answer 5

My mother (both bad and good)
My best friend Mollie
My therapist Carla

All in different ways...but I would not be the person I am today had I not ran across those people in my life. Even when they are no longer in my immediate circle (as Mollie lives hours away), they have impacted me in a way that can not be erased or ignored.

Answer 6

My mother, taught me right from wrong and pushed me to get a higher education, taught me that love is not always kind and to stay strong in the midst of all my losses.

My step daughter,, we made a bond when she was 8 years old, she was as much my daughter as if she had been born to me.

A friend that has always been just that a true friend, someone very rare and hard to find.

Answer 7

My Mom
My sister
Martin Lurther King

Answer 8

The wife, and 2 Pastors from years back.

Answer 9

My husband. Unconditional love!!!

My dog (who's passed)..he was the only child I had.

A good friend I met while stationed in the PI.
So full of positive energy.
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Answer 10

My mother - if she did it this way, I do it the other way. She was a great role model !
My ex-husband - made me realise I could do better - and I did !
My son - who taught me what totally unconditional love is.