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Ever since I was in elementary school, my siblings have always been near. If I had a problem in school or with a teacher,they helped me with my troubles.Their protection followed me throughout middle school. I had a permanent shield by my side so,you can imagine how drastic it was for me when my sister and brother ended up going to the same high school together and I could not follow. That summer I cried and cried, begging my mother not to let me go to a school alone. I wanted to go to the same school as my siblings, the ones I grew so accustomed to having around. Freshman year came around and my mother tried her hardest to get me transferred and it was not happening , so I was stuck .My feelings of safety were gone. All I had were …show more content…
Living Environment being my favorite subject and the area where I succeeded most. I loved to study and work hard doing anything so I could remain separated from the reality. I was alone. Me knowing this wasn’t enough, I needed more. Something was missing. What was it? I had been ignoring my wants and needs to grow as an individual, being sheltered my whole life up until this point . I started to become independent through small task that I faced. These tasks started with time management. I had to learn how to get up at an appropriate time so I could leave the house and get to school before time. The walk from my house to my school was lonely and silent however, after a while I grew accustomed to the lonely walks that were entertained with music and phone calls with friends. I also learned how to take the bus to and from my house for the days where the weather just was against me. Going into school Sophomore year was definitely easier for me, I had a little more freedom and I embraced. I began to walk to and from school every day, which now seemed like such a natural thing, taking in all the air that surrounded me, rainy days where my favorite type of weather. The rush of freedom through every step I took further away from my home. Walking alone gave me a feeling of serenity having, the minimal amount of people around gave an independent feel to my daily walks. I played music as I walked taking in every calming

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