Actions Speak Louder than Words, but Words Speak Louder than Silence
Imellisse Gonzalez
Personal Essay
Broken Destiny igonzalez@hartford.edu (860-833-0187)
Broken Destiny
“Actions speak louder than words, but words are louder than silence.” This quote defines and guides my thoughts, morals, feelings, and essentially my life. Whether experiences are traumatic, emotional, alleviating, or joyous, everyone handles their experiences differently. There should be no comparison between individuals’ experiences due to that sole fact. I surmounted my pain yet, I have managed to apply life lessons on a daily basis.
Whoever is reading this, I want you to understand me as I would try to understand you if you were being personal with me. You may have gone through some tough things in your life and I’m proud that you are alive to read my story as I am proud of myself to share my story with you. I’m the type of person to share my experiences with people because it is my way of keeping my sanity. If I neglected to talk to family, friends, acquaintances and even strangers, I would most likely find myself miserable in a psych ward. People unfairly judge me for being so open with my personal emotions. I do this because you never know what someone is going through; there is a sense of vulnerability that I feel comfortable with. With that in mind, I love to receive positive feedback from people who have been through hell and back and who are alive and willing to share their pain without hesitation. I passionately attempt to understand people, allowing me to share compassion and empathy. When I was in need of empathy, no one was there. Thus I make it a priority to be there for the ones I love. Those who do not feel comfortable with making themselves vulnerable know that it is okay, everyone has their own uniqueness. Please, do not think I’m some bragging prick that likes to talk about myself. Please, no. If an opportunity comes where someone needs advice, or inquires about my being or beliefs, this is my chance to
Personal Essay
Broken Destiny igonzalez@hartford.edu (860-833-0187)
Broken Destiny
“Actions speak louder than words, but words are louder than silence.” This quote defines and guides my thoughts, morals, feelings, and essentially my life. Whether experiences are traumatic, emotional, alleviating, or joyous, everyone handles their experiences differently. There should be no comparison between individuals’ experiences due to that sole fact. I surmounted my pain yet, I have managed to apply life lessons on a daily basis.
Whoever is reading this, I want you to understand me as I would try to understand you if you were being personal with me. You may have gone through some tough things in your life and I’m proud that you are alive to read my story as I am proud of myself to share my story with you. I’m the type of person to share my experiences with people because it is my way of keeping my sanity. If I neglected to talk to family, friends, acquaintances and even strangers, I would most likely find myself miserable in a psych ward. People unfairly judge me for being so open with my personal emotions. I do this because you never know what someone is going through; there is a sense of vulnerability that I feel comfortable with. With that in mind, I love to receive positive feedback from people who have been through hell and back and who are alive and willing to share their pain without hesitation. I passionately attempt to understand people, allowing me to share compassion and empathy. When I was in need of empathy, no one was there. Thus I make it a priority to be there for the ones I love. Those who do not feel comfortable with making themselves vulnerable know that it is okay, everyone has their own uniqueness. Please, do not think I’m some bragging prick that likes to talk about myself. Please, no. If an opportunity comes where someone needs advice, or inquires about my being or beliefs, this is my chance to