How Adversity Changed My Life
My voice is no longer silent, it is heard through the strokes of a paintbrush. My story is revealed piece by piece. My adversity is now creative growth. Expressing who I am has been a challenge for a long time. The people who I surround myself around see glimpses, never the full picture. I am an abstract individual, why you wonder, because it's how I grew up. As well as having an amazing support system. Also because I experienced so much in a short amount of time. Furthermore, I kept trusting in God. All those things led me to this stage in my life.
A reality I constantly faced growing up was knowing that my father was murdered and my mother was left to raise me with some help from my grandmother. I don't truly know what it is like having …show more content…
That’s why it is great to have a support system. When things are not going well, I feel overwhelmed and even something is getting out of control I go to my support system. They are there for me for many reasons. A few examples who be helping me physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. My support system is not just family but a few close friends and old teachers as well. When I feel uncomfortable and feel like I can’t go to my family; I try talking to my best friend to relieve myself a little or counselor and/or teacher at West Catholic, even though I no longer attend. The people I am surrounded by being no longer temporary. They all have a special role in my life. That includes pushing me, challenging me, making me smile, laugh and so much more. Genuine people are the ones who support you, they are the ones that is best to keep around. I learned that some time ago, because I now live by that. The relationships I built took time to come together, renew and so forth. I pray I do not lose any one because I don’t know what I would do without them. Now that I look back at my life I could have been somewhere else in this world, possibly on the wrong path. Everyone motivated me to be the best that I can be and nothing less. I truly appreciate everyone supported through good times and
A reality I constantly faced growing up was knowing that my father was murdered and my mother was left to raise me with some help from my grandmother. I don't truly know what it is like having …show more content…
That’s why it is great to have a support system. When things are not going well, I feel overwhelmed and even something is getting out of control I go to my support system. They are there for me for many reasons. A few examples who be helping me physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. My support system is not just family but a few close friends and old teachers as well. When I feel uncomfortable and feel like I can’t go to my family; I try talking to my best friend to relieve myself a little or counselor and/or teacher at West Catholic, even though I no longer attend. The people I am surrounded by being no longer temporary. They all have a special role in my life. That includes pushing me, challenging me, making me smile, laugh and so much more. Genuine people are the ones who support you, they are the ones that is best to keep around. I learned that some time ago, because I now live by that. The relationships I built took time to come together, renew and so forth. I pray I do not lose any one because I don’t know what I would do without them. Now that I look back at my life I could have been somewhere else in this world, possibly on the wrong path. Everyone motivated me to be the best that I can be and nothing less. I truly appreciate everyone supported through good times and