Different NOT Less

 

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 In the first 24 years of my life, I have been through a lot but I have never allowed those challenges to be an excuse to make me want to quit. Whenever I feel like the force is too strong and I am unsure what to do, I try to see beyond my struggles and believe that I can do anything I set my mind to do just like every living soul should. I've experienced anxiety from academics, trying too hard to make things perfect, and confusion from the subjects that are not my best but my worst. As well as from a variety of situations which I will explain consistently throughout this narrative. I have also gone through rough and painful times, but I'm still standing tall and that's good enough for me. Two facts about me are that I am a go-getter and a hard worker. If I am unsuccessful the first time with an activity, I will keep trying repeatedly until I get it right! An example of a situation from my life that has caused me anxiety, confusion, and pain is when I had brain surgery. 

In total, I have had twenty-four surgeries as well as two strokes. This experience gave me learning disabilities such as dyscalculia and problems with my reading comprehension. I have been lucky enough to have gone to a school for the past ten years where I was taught that there is a place for me in this world and that if I continue to try, I can do anything I am aiming for. I have had teachers who are incredibly creative, majestic, and empathetic toward their students. They are mentors, inspirations, heroes, family, and influences that I will never forget. The learning difficulties that I encountered from my Hydrosepholis, made me stronger. I have a drop foot on my right leg. This means that the right side of my body is weak and it's more difficult to do some things at a regular walking or jumping pace. I learned how to tie my shoes in 2018. I was 18. My fine motor skills functioned badly.  I missed a lot of schooling when I was younger. I did not completely begin adjusting to being in a classroom until I attended Lewis Elementary School in the second grade. Coming back to school was difficult! The hardest part for me was realizing how far behind the other kids I was. I did not know what to expect or how or how they would be affected by me in the classroom because of how much farther behind them I fell. 

" There are some people in our lives who are not friends, they are family. No matter what you go through together good and bad, family is forever". 

"Today and every day I recognize you for being my partner in crime, my sidekick, and my brother from another mother". "No matter where we go in our lives, just know that I believe in you and support everything you do. If you believe then you can accomplish anything

M* Motivation

O* OPTIMISM

V* VOICE OF OPINION AND CHANGE

 E*  Empowerment

 As a former student with learning-related disabilities, I've learned a few things about the world. For example, not everyone is going to understand you, and that's okay. There are some things that aren't really worth explaining. As long as you "Yourself" know the truth within your own heart, then nothing else matters. You can do anything. Especially, with MOTIVATION and enough determination.  Have OPTIMISM  within.  Be a VOICE who is not afraid to spark change and give your opinion.  EMPOWER those around you. Especially, the ones who have brought you to the light. 

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With that being said, thanks to all of the people who have been here for me along the way and my MOTIVATION, I am now doing a job I've always wanted to do working with children who learn differently and inspire them to know that they can do anything that they put their minds to do. 

What is your goal in life? 

Whatever it is, with hard work and determination, you can accomplish anything.

Believe in yourself and trust in GOD'S PLAN 💜