Personal Narrative: A Career As A Father

My life changed after I found out that I was going to be a father at the age of 14. At that time, there was no joy or celebration. My future seemed bleak and I felt guilty that Skyler, my son, would have to endure hardships alongside me. My outlook changed when Mrs. Clark, my health teacher, disclosed to the class that she was once a teen parent. Her journey to becoming a teacher inspired me to accept the choices that I’ve made and grow from them. During high school, I constantly reflected on my goals and took on new responsibilities so that my son and I could have a decent life.
Early on, becoming a physician never crossed my mind. I wanted an exciting and fulfilling job, and most importantly, one where I would be able to support Skyler. Shortly after graduation, I became an intern firefighter at a rural town in Clark County, Washington. Serving the community was personally rewarding, and I quickly learned how to be a first responder in various medical and traumatic emergencies. However, there were times where I felt helpless with my level of training, that it was …show more content…
I have seen patients unintentionally project their frustrations towards the staff and the importance of understanding their distress and approaching every patient with the same level of respect. I have seen physicians bring order when chaos erupts, exhibit courage when delivering tragic news to families, and mustering up the strength to continue assisting the next patient after a trying situation. Being a young father while working, attending college, and having experiences with various emergency systems, I believe I have the emotional capacity to handle stressful situations and the resilience to bounce back from the bad days. It would be an honor to be given an opportunity to join the ranks of the physicians who have continued to inspire me throughout these