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Looking back in time on my own childhood, sometimes I feel like my destiny was to be nothing close to where I am today. I never felt unstoppable as a child, I was loved, feed but I never felt encouraged or had an unstoppable role model that taught me to take the high road to success. My time as a child does have many happy moments but mainly filled with moments I have forgotten and moved past. Today I look ahead with smiles and love my family with open arms, my past is behind me. However, there are many teachings I took away from my childhood, lessons I learned that were taught to me without intent. I stopped what almost seemed hereditary and built into my genes, the role of alcoholism that ended with me the oldest of four. Although at moments my path in life felt like it was destined to fail, my faith was never to be that of my past.

I have always felt in my heart my purpose is to be an empowering mother to my four children. I have been reaching deep within to find the exact words that speak to my destiny. Bottom line; my purpose, my goal and destiny in my life is to be an unstoppable mother to all four of my children.

Long before peer pressure kicks in, a Mother’s behavior shapes who our daughters are and who she will become. It all starts with a great role model at home standing tall in front of your little girls. I vow to be successful role model to my daughter, by looking in the mirror and complimenting the woman smiling back at me. I am very clear and careful on the words I use making sure she knows how proud I am of who I am looking back at. Although at times I feel uncomfortable with my mid section (after 4 pregnancies that is expected) I have never used a describing word about myself I would never feel proud to hear her use.

I was surprised to learn that 6 out of 10 girls avoid activities because they feel badly about the way they look. It was not long ago Miss C was the only girl in her soccer team, she was sad and discouraged, she felt out numbered, but with encouragement and our cheers from the side line she moved pass her fear of being out numbered. I didn’t realize until I read the statistics my daughter was one of those six at such a young age. I hope that number dips lower and lower in time and praying that with my abilities to be on her side she will never feel like a statistic again. Miss C is now learning Kung Fu and received her yellow belt; she is confident in her moves and gracefully taking on another “male crowded” sport to call her own. When girls have a confident role model at home, they are less likely to let anxiety about their looks or gender hold them back from reaching their goals. We as mothers need to take every opportunity to compliment our daughters not only on their beauty on the outside but their beauty within as well.

My daughter is confident in her abilities, she is focused on her skills because I am sure to be there giving her strength where she needs it most. My daughter knows I am here and always ready to listen to her when she needs to talk, although at her young age of seven she hasn’t reached too many emotional interruptions this confidence in me will be very useful in the years ahead. She knows my ears are hers when needed because I continue to engage with her about her friends, school and boys (already yes) I am as open to her as her little age of seven can handle. We talk about everything and life is constantly throwing opportunities to teach her more as each day goes on.

Most importantly I lead by example, she knows the qualities in a good husband, she sees the respect her mommy and daddy have for each other and she understands it takes a family to be a family. She knows the importance of hard work and taking time to play in between. She has been taught and continues to be taught to be strong and encouraged to never give up because my dialogue to her is open and clear. Most recently I have shared with her to “Lean In” towards success and she will change the world as an unstoppable girl!

Are you an unstoppable mom?

Share YOUR story about a time when you thought about quitting an activity you loved because of how you felt about your body and let them know how you think moms/role models can better support girls to participate in activities. You have until June 13, 2013 to enter. You could win $2,500 for yourself and $2,500 will be donated to help raise a girl’s self-esteem.

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