Personal Narrative: My Parents Divorce

Not all of us are privileged, not all of us have to go through the same experiences that others do, and not all of us have the same way of approaching these issues. My parents divorce was one of the most significant challenges that I had to face. Some tend to focus more on the current situation than they would on their education, but I was able to overcome this. The first step was accepting the fact that not everyone will be a constant in your life because people tend to put their own desires and needs ahead of your own. It was also knowing that I will always have my father's support, even though it was difficult to remember this when I’m only able to see him on rare occasions and not every passing day. It didn’t affect me in the beginning
and I simply tried to ignore the problem because it is easier to pretend that everything is alright rather than having to accept the truth, but even that became a difficult task. I couldn't help but feel abandoned and lied to, but I also knew that I shouldn't pend on the situation anymore than I had to. My education should be my top priority and I was determined to not allow my grades to falter because of this one obstacle. I knew that if I didn’t try to overcome it soon, then I would surely suffer later on. The divorce encouraged me to continue to excel in my classes because I realized that I had to succeed for myself, not others. I need to put myself ahead because if I don't, then no one else would. I learned to confide in others and to seek advice from a family member or friend when needed because then I wouldn't be facing the obstacle alone. I realized that I don’t wish to become dependent of anyone in the future. Positive thinking is crucial during these times because I can’t have these negative thoughts and emotions consuming me every passing day.