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Originally Posted by *Anya*
ferret,
1. What person during your life had the greatest impact on you, in a positive manner and why? (The period of time can be either short or long-it is the impact that matters, not the length of time).
2. The person that had the most negative impact and why?
Neither person needs to be named or identified specifically, unless you choose to do so.
Thank you.
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Even though my ex basically ruined our friendship recently, I'd have to say that she's the one person in my life that had a positive impact in me. She's a really peaceful, easy-going, laid-back person, and I think the years I've spent around her have taught me different ways of thinking and doing things, rather than responding to life in the same, old manner. She's certainly had a calming influence, and I think I've mellowed out in the past six years. I realize that I still have a long way to go, as my patience and my temper are things I continually struggle with.
On the flip side, I would say the person that has made a negative impact on me has been my father. I haven't spoken to him in 18 years by my choice. He's an alcoholic, has a hell of a temper when he's drinking (as far as I know, he still does), so I figure I'm better off without having that toxic influence in my life. Maybe part of the reason I'd rather keep people at a safe distance from me is because of him, and there's definitely some unresolved issues from my past. He never really had a good handle on his temper, either; I suppose there were certain things I picked up from him, as well as my brother. However, I never use my past as an excuse for how I am now.
That's way more honest than I planned on being in this post, but I suppose no one can never accuse me of not being honest.
Sue