When my mom was diagnosed with Anaplastic astrocytoma, my whole life fell apart. However, as I got older I realized that adversity provided an opportunity for self growth. As a result of what happened to my mom, I learned to convert my emotions into motivation. I learned how to cope with my internal struggles and not let it faze me. When I was bullied, it taught me how to block their voices out. When I was sexually molested, it forced me to stand up for myself. When I was told that “girls are just housewives and nothing more”, it pushed me to prove them wrong.
The troubles I faced serve as a grim reminder that my time is limited. There will be hardships in life that hold us back, but what defines us are not the struggles we face, but the way
The troubles I faced serve as a grim reminder that my time is limited. There will be hardships in life that hold us back, but what defines us are not the struggles we face, but the way