Class 6161: Wk 2: RELATIONSHIP REFLECTION

Relationship Reflection

The relationships that I have gained have kept me going for so many years. Of course, having relationships with others, keep you sane. Life throws so much at you that having someone to talk to allows you to not bottle it up –which is not good. Relationships are the most important commodity that anyone can gain throughout their life. Without them, what would you be or what would you have but loneliness.

Of course, my parents were the first relationships that I experienced, along with my sister that I am happy to have had in my life. They have always been supportive of me and always were there to lend an ear, especially my dad, and for that, I am tremendously grateful. Through my early school years, I gained friends, which we still are friends to this day. Some were only in my life for a little while but I am grateful to had experienced some good moments with them. I gained new friends, after I met my husbancd in 1993 and after we got married in 2002. In addition, I gained a whole family, even before my husband and I got married so long ago. We all have a great time. Laughing is a wonderful tool that heals a lot. My relationships with my children are great. I have lost one of my children (a boy and he was four when he passed), it was my wonderful family, and friends that helped us all get through the ordeal. Co-Workers at the time also helped and showed that they cared enough –which was great. I have even enjoyed talking to the people in my Walden classes –even if electronically. Meeting new people is always a great thing.

Every relationship is different and some are difficult to keep but that comes with understanding everyone personality and respecting it. Even if time goes by and you all do not speak, you both know that it is just understood that you still care no matter how long it has been since you both last spoke to one another. I will send a text, email, or call to let everyone that I have not forgotten them and that I still think about them. I keep the door open and I let them know that I am there for them –if I am needed at any time. I even let my new peers at Walden know my contact information. I never want to seem as if I am above helping others. In addition,  I like treating people how I want to be treated at all times.

My experiences with everyone that I have come into contact with, old and new, helps me to continue to want to help others –which is why being a teacher is great. Through my relationships, I have learned how to support others, listen carefully, and encourage those who feel discouraged at any time. My doors are always open. These are great tools to have when working with the staff and the students. I could name many others. Establishing positive relationships with others always are the same way that you will have to attempt to gain positive relationships with the parents and the students.