Why Did The L. A. D. Explorers Academy

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I am a strong girl for many of reasons. I did the L.A.S.D Explorers academy and I liked everything. The whole atmosphere of how everything we did was tied into actual experiences we could have. I learned to never give up on myself or others. I personally think that this academy is the best. I see myself as a better person with a lot of confidence, responsibility, respect, and discipline. If it weren’t for this program, i have no idea where i’d be. Before this academy, I had no self-discipline and no hope or faith in myself. They taught me self-discipline, courage and hope. The program gave me strength and taught me to be honest at all times, to earn what I really want, and that nothing comes easy. Growing up, divorce was foreign to me. I grew up with married parents and friends with married parents. It was something that was sad, and interesting, but wouldn’t “happen to me.” It suddenly made me a weak person. It was something new to me and I was definitely not used to. Holidays were not the same. But as the year passed, I learn to be strong again. I became very conservative and judgmental of others when it came to family values. Life is life and I can't do anything to change it. …show more content…
Drama occurred not only in person but online too. In today's society, social media seems to be a big part of everyone's lives. With all the good it brings, it comes hand in hand with bringing bad. Your memoir really portrays how some people are a completely different person over the internet, and if they to about doing bad like so, then they aren't fit to be called your friend. Over the years I learned who my true friends were and eventually I could only count the number of friends that I fully trusted with one hand. All I need is the people who help me and support who I

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