Growing Up Research Paper

We have all had those moments that made us wonder and question God, “Why is this happening to me Lord,” and only getting worse, will it get any better; but then we start believing and having faith. And soon, things start to turn around instantly for the better. For instance, bills may be due, sickness, job lost, bad break up or anything that tend to have a negative emotional effect. For me, growing up, I've witnessed most things kids should never have to experience or think about experiencing growing up; such things as living situations, education and health challenges. Most people would expect someone to give up being faced with so much negativity; but with faith I persevered through them all.
I lived in a home where I had to witness my mother constantly being physically abused by her husband. Also, being faced with the many challenges that arose with my disability sometimes got the best of me. There were plenty of times I felt like giving up because of the surgeries, sickness, hospital stays and other complications that eventually did not allow me to finish high school on time. Although I did not want to drop out, I …show more content…
As a child likely your parents told you not to touch a hot stove; however, being hard headed we still touched the stove and got burned. Sometimes we only learn the value of something by losing. Sometimes God have to light a fire under you to get you moving. Those problems will point us in a new direction in life and motivate us to change for the better. I tell myself maybe God is trying to get my attention. Sometimes it will take a painful situation to make us change our ways; but I never gave up. I had to remember there's always someone working harder than I am and nobody is perfect. We all are human; it is okay to make mistakes. It is only the final battle to the goal that I am trying to reach. Success isn't rewarding it is easy; always try to prove others wrong, no matter what they