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Warriors Don T Cry Essay

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Hatred can never be helpful for solving problems, it would only cause more misunderstanding and feud, and create a bad cycle. If people would take the positions of other people and think in different perspectives, then it could bring an end to misunderstanding. Personally, even though Warriors Don’t Cry is the easiest-worded fiction in this year’s reading, it is still extremely important to me, and it helps me to find a direction. I have experience the same transition as Melba did this year, however, my problem is not as serious as hers. Since I could think independently, I always have a bad relationship with my parents. They are very strict to me and barely show me any love. I felt jealous of other people’s parents because their parents always show up to support …show more content…

A few weeks before, I told my parents about my secret. I couldn’t remember why I decided to tell them, probably I was so tired of holding it for so many years. I expected scold and blame from my parents, but what unexpected was they apologized to me instead. For the first time, I saw worry and care in their eyes. We talked about it the whole night. They told me I did nothing wrong and I should take who I am. They apologized for not noticing my pain and not giving me any instructions while I was scared and lost all my hope. I get to know they do care about me, and I regret for misunderstanding them for so long. Although it does not bring much change about how I will view myself, it is still such a wonderful thing when I know someone can understand me and take my position. While I was reading Warriors Don’t Cry, I could feel the same as Melba did. She really impressed me for being a warrior all the time. I don’t know what my life is going to be in the future, yet I will learn to be strong and have appreciations for people who have shown compassion towards

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