During my freshman year of high school, my parents decided to get a divorce. This experience changed my life forever. At the time of this event seemed like the end of the world but as I reflect on my parent's divorce I have realized that it has positively affected my life.
If my parents never got divorced I would not have become the independent leader I am today. There were multiple nights where I would have to take care of my younger siblings on my own. My parents have always been supportive and loving but I felt as though I could not go to them for emotional support because they were the cause of my pang and heartache. I realized that the only constant in my life was myself so I quickly learned how to be independent. This new skill that …show more content…
Soon after my parent's divorce my father was remarried to my step-mother. I do not affiliate myself with her or her children which can make some situations awkward or tender. There have been multiple instances where I had to stay calm and keep my emotions in check for the sake of my mother and siblings. I have learned to keep all of my ill feelings towards my stepfamily inside due to the fact that I attend the same school as my stepbrother and stepsister. This skill is of great value because I am able to suppress feelings and focus on the task at hand rather than get caught up in my emotions.
I learned when to reach out for help from other resources. As I was enduring my parent's divorce I reached out to many resources to help me cope. For example, when I could not handle my mental state any longer I reached out to a therapist and received life-changing help. When I needed support or reassurance I reached out to friends and trusted church leaders. I have a knowledge of what I can and cannot handle; when I cannot endure a situation on my own I am humble enough to seek out help from others.
At the time of this obstacle, I felt as though I would not survive but presently I do not know who I would be without this life-altering experience. I have gained so many strong relationships, I have learned how to take care of myself physically and mentally and I have learned that I am able to overcome any trial life throws my
If my parents never got divorced I would not have become the independent leader I am today. There were multiple nights where I would have to take care of my younger siblings on my own. My parents have always been supportive and loving but I felt as though I could not go to them for emotional support because they were the cause of my pang and heartache. I realized that the only constant in my life was myself so I quickly learned how to be independent. This new skill that …show more content…
Soon after my parent's divorce my father was remarried to my step-mother. I do not affiliate myself with her or her children which can make some situations awkward or tender. There have been multiple instances where I had to stay calm and keep my emotions in check for the sake of my mother and siblings. I have learned to keep all of my ill feelings towards my stepfamily inside due to the fact that I attend the same school as my stepbrother and stepsister. This skill is of great value because I am able to suppress feelings and focus on the task at hand rather than get caught up in my emotions.
I learned when to reach out for help from other resources. As I was enduring my parent's divorce I reached out to many resources to help me cope. For example, when I could not handle my mental state any longer I reached out to a therapist and received life-changing help. When I needed support or reassurance I reached out to friends and trusted church leaders. I have a knowledge of what I can and cannot handle; when I cannot endure a situation on my own I am humble enough to seek out help from others.
At the time of this obstacle, I felt as though I would not survive but presently I do not know who I would be without this life-altering experience. I have gained so many strong relationships, I have learned how to take care of myself physically and mentally and I have learned that I am able to overcome any trial life throws my