Personal Narrative: The Change In My Identity

When I think of myself today, a truthful person comes to mind. However, six years ago, there came a time in life where certain situations took control over my identity. Who I am today is the complete opposite of who I was back then. As I look back, I never am able to tell If the change in my identity was positive or negative. The only way of knowing is telling my story to you.
It was a gloomy day. As we headed towards the airport, my heart started to pound, my hands started to shake, and my ears started to buzz. I felt the music on the radio coursed through me, shaking my body as if it came from within me. I couldn’t help but believe that these were my last few moments in my nation. At that time, I didn’t want to think about a high-quality education or being safe; all I could think about was leaving family and friends.
Even though It was hard for my friends to let me go, they sent me off with a huge responsibility by saying “Whatever you do and whoever you become, never change yourself negatively.”
There’s lots I previously heard about “The Windy City” and as we landed, this beautiful city had taken over my heart. It’s safe to say that as an eight year old, my mind couldn’t help but think about exploring this town. After a few, fascinating, fun filled days of summer with my never seen …show more content…
I am sure as people see through my personality, they don’t see me as this hidden story. I don’t lament anything that I was put through because If It wasn’t for those days, I wouldn’t be as strong and determined. At that moment, I didn’t come under the impression that I had so many amazing qualities that were being stepped upon. I look at those people walk in the hallways now and It makes me upset to see their unchanged personalities. However, I have learned to never think poorly of them because there would be no difference between