By katiewhizz, merritt island, FL
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After having the heart to heart with my mother, I realized I needed to make some life changes. I started by surrounding myself with positive people. I need to be around those who had ambitions. The friends I used to keep were more worried about social and boys that their education came last. Also decided to hang around people who looked like me. It is hard for people to understand the shame I felt about myself if they haven’t gone through it. I needed to be around those who had felt the same shame but have prospered because of it. It sparked curiosity in me to learn more about my…
I know that I am an adult, but I was once to a teenager your age. Those are some of the toughest years of your life where you think you will not be able to survive and keep going. But in the end, these years will only make you stronger. Believe me Brian, you will blink your eyes and become my age and realize the exact same thing.…
Initially, I need to tell you something about myself. Growing up, and to this day, I sometimes blow things out of proportion and worry… inevitably. Where does all of this worry come from? My dad. From the time I was out of the womb to this day, he tells me of all the danger that could come. It might be a 1 in one million chance, but he worries. One of the things he told my siblings and me as we were growing up was that if we pulled the…
As an adult me and everyone else remembers their childhood this is part of life that cannot be avoided. Later in life when we become parents we might or might not incorporate how we were treated and acted as children into our parenting skills. Often we will use our past experiences to set example to our child why they should or should not do something. This is so that we can teach them the right thing to do in certain situations. As we live our daily lives one day at a time, we tent to piece together our memories of events in our past and develop thoughts of what is soon to come in our future.…
So, how to cope? First, take a deep breath. Be ready to make mistakes, because you will. Forgive yourself. Try to limit mistakes, and not repeat them. But do realize you are human and have realistic expectations for yourself.…
Another is to try and act positively, make time for yourself and friends, go for walks. A change of scenery can help how you feel as you’re thinking about you at that present time and not you’re worries. Also try to accept things you can’t change, if you find a way of coping and managing with things you don’t like it will prevent you from taking your feelings out on others.…
Do you remember the transition between being a teenager and becoming an adult? Not wanting to grow up and face the world on your own? I remember as a child I was unsure of what my life would consist of without my parents. Transitioning between having a silver spoon in my mouth to not depending on them. When I was a child, I was so naïve of the world not knowing anything of what life consist of. My entire childhood revolved around the idea that my life would always be easy, full of games, and not one single problem would ever be big enough to affect my life. Little did I know, the life I imagined would not be the case, and I would have to acknowledge that the sugar coating I had around life would eventually dissolve. During my early years of high school, my only concern was to fornicate with as many girls as possible, but as I started to get older my responsibilities started to expand. The last year of high school was my turning point, having to decide what career to pursue, what college I’d have to attend, and how to pay for my tuition along with rent. After graduating high school reality struck me, the idea of a perfect…
The challenge began when I received the news that my dad had passed away. This moment not only brought me to my knees, but it also changed the expectations, plans, and possibilities I had envisioned in my head. The icon I had simply disappeared. He was no longer there to give a comfortable pat on the back, daily hugs, or words of encouragement. After his loss, along with the challenges teenage years usually brings, the various facets of my life slowly began to deteriorate. After numerous bad grades and disciplinary actions, I finally realized that internalizing my emotions was not the solution, but rather the source of my disappointments. It was at this point that I decided to embrace my loss, remember his words, and stand tall as a new man. A man, who is strong, determined, driven, and level-headed, just like my…
Throughout your story I learned one very important common theme that I’m going to try to carry forth into my life. I’m going to attempt to live each day to the fullest without looking ahead towards tomorrow. Truthfully this is a great way to look at the future, because at times we look ahead because what lies ahead of us often seems better. However, we don’t truly understand that some parts of the future won’t necessarily be what they appear to be. In your story I learned that the present always has the ability to shape the future in the best of ways and the worst of ways. This often happens when we least expect it too. The more we long for the future the more we push away our current lives. Another thought to be considered is that in the future we may long for the past because the future isn’t always what it’s made out to be. Ultimately, we need to focus on right now and live in the present. This is how you lived your life during the war and it paid dividends in the long run. You managed to survive this horrible war and in the process you had the opportunity to meet your uncle Tommy, you met Laura Simms and you moved to the United States. Thank you for teaching me to honor each day and live each day to the fullest!…
My change from middle school to high school was very scary because high school is a bigger school than middle school. The things about high school that scared me were the hallways, people, and how difficult it was going to be overall. In the middle school there’s wo big hallways, one little band hall, and a tiny gym right outside so it’s not hard to get lost. The high school is a different story there’s two big hallways, classes outside on the hill, the band hall, and the event center. The sophomores were nice, the juniors and seniors weren’t so nice and it never changed over the years. I know senior year hasn’t finished but I don’t think it’ll be better than my freshmen year, because I’ve been stressing every day since this year started. All…
Before school started I had a few worries that seemed to fade throughout the school year. The first worry I had was will I find my way around, but my worry faded away because I know where my classes are. My evidence is that I have been to my classes so many times I remember where all my classes are. The second worry I had was will I get along with my classmates, but my worry faded away because I had no problems with my classmates. My evidence is that when I met them they were all nice and kind to me. The third and final worry is what will my classmates think of me, but my worry faded away because…
* love (in intimate relationships, work and family) - Intimacy vs. Isolation - Young adult / mid twenties till early forties. Who do I want to be with or date, what am I going to do with my life? Will I settle down…
I am a happier, gregarious person who gets involved in volunteer work, sports and works part-time at a grocery store. All of these things helped me build interpersonal relationships and boost my confidence. I am also super resilient, I do not let anyone’s negativity heavily impact my life anymore. When there are negative comments made, I take them with a grain of salt as some comments may be made due to others’ insecurities. It made me realize that I do not need anyone’s approval when it comes to my happiness and success. The things I lacked but now have, a positive mindset and higher self-esteem, enables me to finally accept who I am and capable of as a person. All of these necessities make me finally feel comfortable in my own skin and realize that I can conquer anything I put my mind to. I can be who I truly am, which someone who is bubbly, enjoys spending time with family, and has a peaked interest in many professions that I would have never known at fifteen. In retrospect, I am proud of where I came from and where I am now because if I had not gone through these experiences, I would not have been aware of how eager I am to reach my full potential in life, no matter how challenging it may be. January 9, 1999 - June 4, 2014, never happened and I am glad it did not because, throughout all the struggles, I know I can make…
Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be, but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way. Some people come into our lives and quickly go, while others move our souls to dance. They awaken us to new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. They stay in our lives for awhile, leave Imprints in our hearts, and we are never, ever the same. These are the people who enter our lives with a unique lesson to teach us. And it is only through these lessons that we learn about life, people, relationships, and ourselves. So appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Look beyond the masks people wear if you want to know their heart, and remove your own masks to let people know yours. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don’t believe in yourself; it will be hard for others to believe in you. Everything is possible with heart and dedication. Try every thing once, there are times when we must quit something, but call it “letting go of loose ends.” Communication is key, love with all your heart. Live the life that makes you feel complete, makes you happy, and makes you wake up every morning with a smile. There's always something to learn, someone to meet, and something extraordinary to tell. It's about finding a meaning and sharing a story. Create the person you want to be in this world and in this life, and share the experiences…
All those high school entrance tests tore me apart. My classes became significantly harder as I was moved up to different levels. I look back at times were I would break down because the work was so much where I couldn’t even remember my own name. The year progressed very quickly though and soon enough half the year was gone. Each day the school seemed to be getting smaller and smaller as I was swimming at a much faster pace now that I was used to everything. I made a ton of new friends, but also came across a time where almost all of them were gone. I couldn’t tell if it was me being too worked up and angry all the time, or not being that fun. I’ve still got some friends now and I realize how much I’ve grown over the years. I’ve gotten so much more comfortable in my surroundings and is a much better person then I was before.…