Personal Narrative: My Life With Divorce

Choosing to get a divorce may result in a better life for some families. My life has improved in some ways since my parents’ divorce, although switching between homes throughout the week proves to be exhausting. The constant struggle of shifting from one setting to another, including separate rules and separate families, took a toll on me. Living in a house that didn’t feel like home did not allow me to be emotionally prepared to pursue my goals. My days felt like years as I crumpled under the pressure of constant headaches from my mother’s screaming. Finally, I made the decision to move in with my father. The day of the move, I hugged my siblings as they cried and begged me to stay. It broke my heart, but something needed to change. After moving in with my father, I met with my school counselor to explore the options of alternative high school programs. My counselor made me aware of CTE. Little did I know then, however, that this marked the beginning of something new in my life. …show more content…
After moving into a stable household, I started to succeed. My grades improved and I focused on reaching my goals. I found that when I work towards a goal my high gear kicks in and nothing will stop me. I kept my grades up and applied for the CTE program, The day I heard CTE acceptance letters were to arrive, I raced to the mailbox as my stomach turned. I ripped open the letter and read the words, “We are excited to tell you…” and tears rolled down my cheeks, this letter opened a door into the first step into the rest of my