[Benjamin]

It plays a major role I would say. My mum always taught me to be polite, grateful, respectful and treat others how I wish to be treated. Which is something I stick by.

I used to be quite a nuisance at 14/15 and so I was kicked out of home because she said it would teach me responsobilities. Something for years I hated my mum for, but looking back, if she hadn't have done that, I would have definitely gone down the wrong path, never would have gone to college or university, and would probably be a dead beat.

My mum also gives me hope because she is such a strong person bringing up 3 children alone after losing my father and my 2 brothers. She has taught me a lot and I would not be the person I am today without her, even if we do fall out sometimes.