Junie B. Jones: A Short Story

I recall as an elementary student reading my favorite series of all times Junie B. Jones. I was going through so much as a child that reading was the only way I could cope with my feelings. I learned the true meaning of struggle at a young age; life was very difficult at the time for me personally. I was not the type to talk about how I was feeling. I kept everything in, which was not good for my well being. I am the youngest out of my mother’s three children, so I was often left out of most events. As a baby, I was taken care of by my grandmother. When I was 8 years old, she had a stroke and flipped my world upside down. The only thing I could do was read just to keep me from crying. That same day she looked at me and said, “ Baby, I’m okay.” that made my day. Sometimes I would just sit in her room and read to her. I would try to do anything to make sure she was not lonely. I try my hardest to get good grades in school just so I could make her proud, she was my world. …show more content…
When I was in 9th grade she passed away. That was the second worst day of my life, I did not want to be bothered by anybody. I spent the rest of the past week in my room and read. Everytime I think of her I read, lately, I barely pick up a book. It remind me of her so much that I can barely concentrate. This one specific memoir called The Glass Castle caught my attention I was in love with the character and their situation. Jeannette Walls was my all time favorite: She was not afraid to do what her heart desire. At the time, I was scared and terrified to go out there and go for my dream which is becoming a