I am woman....hear me roar.....
9 years ago
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
His parents
"My father was like a broom, sweeping me out into the world, while my mother was the dustpan, constantly gathering up the shattered pieces and putting me back together again". How do Erik's parents play complementary roles in his early life?
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His father wanted him to not be afraid to try and do anything...and was with him supporting and doing things with him to see him accomplish things he wasn't sure he could do. His mother was in more of a protecting role...not wanting her son to hurt himself...but always supporting him and not wanting him to settle being blind and not doing anything.
I agree mom. I think they are a huge part of the reason he has accomplished so much. If they had seen his disability differently and felt the need to treat him differently because of it then he may not have had so much drive and confidence.
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