Three Key Events That Influenced My Life

My father has taught me consistently that giving up isn’t an option. Along with my mother came the idea of protection. Protecting yourself, while not giving up on anything in life adapted me to be the individual I am right now. Both parents, have never given up and have supported my growth as a young woman. The days where everything comes crashing down there wasn’t giving up involved, because of the life lessons I learned. Attending a University, buying a car, and living comfortably with my sexuality are three key events that structured me as an individual, but that’s the thing without my mother and father I think I would have been oblivious to the idea of self growth and motivation to better myself.
As first-generation college students,we’re told that it’s an honor to attend college for our families. Honoring my family and focusing on my education in a combined formed couldn’t make me more elated. Universities are a melting pot, your eyes are
How is an individual able to accept anything, if they aren’t willing to do so? Being an open minded individual runs strongly in my family. I’m gay but I wasn’t born this way. This is a perfect example of adapting to your surroundings, and growing as an individual. You can not back down to others just because they are incapable of accepting a characteristic about you. Over time I gained knowledge that giving up doesn’t get you the greatest outcomes possible. Falling down to the feets of others just for this idea of acceptance in today's society is outrageous. High school was the time that you’re able to expand yourself as a whole as an individual. Strong support systems are beyond one of the most helpful things coming out of the closet. I’m grateful enough to have not only by parents right by my side, but my friends and the community to back me up. With the addition of having a support system you’re more likely to feel confidence with you inner self, such as your sexuality for