Early Influences That Shaped Me As I look back on my childhood, I realize how much the people around me influenced the person I’ve become. The early years are formative, and the role models we look up to during this time often leave a lasting impression. Today, I want to reflect on the individuals who inspired me during my childhood and how their influence has stayed with me over the years. When it comes to role models, the women in my life are the first I could think of. Starting from my grandmothers, my Achamma (paternal grandmother) was a bold lady who once had the circumstance to raise her four children all by herself and she embraced it with love and strength. She is the prime reason for my father being a good-tempered person. Without her up-bringing, we would have gotten an arrogant dad, which, you know, is obviously not a thing about this generation dads. Then it comes to my Ammamma (maternal grandmother), she came from a family where there were 6 children including herself. Due...