Both of my parents are unemployed. They were laid off from their jobs for being too old for the workplace expectations. That was three years ago. Our saved funds from the employment insurance are almost ending. We live in a really crummy apartment. My parents are constantly struggling just to pay the rent while taking care of my two younger brothers. We’re actually from Iraq and immigrated to Canada around the time I was born. We obviously can’t come back because of the ongoing conflict that’s happening right now. I hate this so much. I wish we could back to the time when both of my parents were at least a bit financially stable. I understand what they’re going through but it’s annoying when they keep reminding me to get high 90s and go into the medical field in some university. They shame me for getting anything below. Well, mom and dad, I love you both but there’s a reason why I’m not always getting a high 90. Imagine walking in the halls and being looked at by everyone that passes by you. Imagine being in the cafeteria and having absolutely no one to eat lunch with. Imagine being in class and hearing a group of people behind you mutter disrespectful words about you that are intentionally meant to audible for you to hear everyday. It’s prison for me but I’m sure being in prison would treat me way better. These things have been happening to me ever since my parents had to stop supporting me with new …show more content…
I’m one of the most popular people there. Guys always crowd around me and try to start up a conversation because I’m one of the fortunate ones that happen to be attractive. Like, honestly, can I go walk around school in peace for once? It’s also a chore to go on social media everyday too because they always try to message me, asking about personal details. Like, I’m not dumb, I know they just want to sleep with me. You know, I hate how everyone makes assumptions about who I am. It’s so annoying. I want people to treat me as I really am. The problem is that I feel like I don’t express myself that much. Well, no, the actual problem is that I can’t express myself at all. At school, people claim that they don’t have “zero tolerance” for bullying. They even host annual assemblies to support this. Pfft, there are also anti-bullying and empowerment clubs running to proudly show how welcoming they are towards everyone at school. You see, they create these communities and this sense of environment for people to feel like they all belong in this school. I don’t support this perpetuated lie. They really don’t welcome who I truly am, they hate people who are like me. I have never been myself in high-school, the only time I’ve ever felt that I truly belonged is when I’m with my friends that I met online. I also can’t forget about you. You guys remind me that it’s okay to be me but thing is that I’m afraid that I’ll lose my reputation. I